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22 M.R.S. § 2141 Purpose and intent
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The Legislature finds that licensure of all agencies and organizations providing home health services is desirable and it is the purpose of this chapter to protect the public and assure that home health services are provided under standards of safety, efficiency and quality. [PL …
22 M.R.S. § 2142 Definitions
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As used in this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings. [PL 1983, c. 570 (NEW).] 1. Commissioner. "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Health and Human Services. 1-A. Certified nurse practitioner. "Certified nurse practitioner" has the same meaning as in sec…
22 M.R.S. § 2143 License required
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Effective July 1, 1984, no home health care provider may provide home health services without having, subject to this chapter and to the rules promulgated by the department under this chapter, a written license therefor from the department.
22 M.R.S. § 2144 Licensure procedures
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1. Types of licenses. The department shall issue the following types of licenses, as follows. A. A provisional license shall be issued by the department to an applicant who: (1) Has not previously operated as a home health care provider or is licensed but has not operated during …