Title 23 — Health and Safety
97 chapters · 659 sections in this title.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-01 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context and subject matter otherwise require: 1. "Allowed practitioner" means a physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse. 2. "Clinical record" means a written account which covers the services the agency provides directly and those pro…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-02 License required - Rules
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A person may not conduct, maintain, or operate a home health agency without a license issued by the department. The department shall adopt rules for the application, issuance, and renewal of a license.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-03 Certificate of need required
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Repealed by S.L. 1995, ch. 254, § 6.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-04 Issuance and renewal of licenses - Evaluation
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On receipt of an initial or renewal application, the department or its authorized agent shall evaluate the home health agency. If minimum standards described in section 23-17.3-05 are met, the department shall issue the license for renewal.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-05 Standards of licensure
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1. Minimum standards which a home health agency must meet for licensure are: a. The agency shall provide skilled nursing and at least one other therapeutic service, such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social services, or home health aide servic…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-06 Advice and consultation
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The department shall provide professional advice and consultation related to the quality of home health agency aspects of health care and services provided by the licensee.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-07 Denial, suspension, or revocation of license
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The department may deny, suspend, or revoke a license for noncompliance with this chapter in accordance with the administrative hearing provisions of chapter 28-32.
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-08 Rules
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The department shall adopt necessary rules relating to the home health agencies licensed pursuant to section 23-17.3-02, including rules governing: 1. Qualifications of professional and ancillary personnel in order to furnish adequately home health services. 2. Standards for the …
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-09 Inspections - Required information
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1. The department is authorized to conduct periodic inspections of the facilities of licensed home health agencies with respect to fitness and adequacy of equipment, personnel, rules and bylaws, standards of service and medical care, plans of treatment, records, and other standar…
N.D.C.C. § 23-17.3-10 Information confidential
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Information received under this chapter by the department, through inspection or otherwise, is confidential and may not be disclosed except: 1. In a proceeding involving the question of license; 2. In a judicial proceeding, upon a court order; or 3. To a health or social services…