Chapter 144H — Licensure Required

144H.01 Definitions Defines key terms for the prescribed pediatric extended care (PPEC) chapter, including medically complex child, PPEC … 144H.02 Licensure Required Establishes licensing requirements for prescribed pediatric extended care centers, including application and approval … 144H.03 Exemptions Sets staffing requirements for PPEC centers, including nurse-to-patient ratios and staff qualifications. 144H.04 License Application and Renewal Establishes health and safety standards for PPEC center facilities. 144H.05 Fees Addresses care planning and coordination requirements for children in PPEC centers. 144H.06 Application of Rules for Hospice Services and Residential Hospice Facilities Provides for parent and guardian rights and responsibilities related to PPEC center services. 144H.07 Services; Limitations Establishes quality assurance and monitoring requirements for PPEC centers. 144H.08 Administration and Management Provides for enforcement actions against PPEC centers that fail to comply with licensing requirements. 144H.09 Admission, Transfer, and Discharge Policies; Consent Form Addresses complaint investigation procedures for PPEC centers. 144H.10 Medical Director Establishes record-keeping requirements for PPEC centers. 144H.11 Nursing Services Provides for PPEC center emergency preparedness planning. 144H.12 Total Staffing for Nursing Services and Direct Care Personnel Addresses additional operational requirements for PPEC centers. 144H.13 Medical Record; Protocol of Care Provides for training requirements for PPEC center staff. 144H.14 Quality Assurance Program Addresses PPEC center discharge planning and transition services. 144H.15 Inspections Contains additional provisions for PPEC center licensing and operations. 144H.16 Compliance With Other Laws Provides for data reporting by PPEC centers to the commissioner of health. 144H.17 Denial, Suspension, Revocation, Refusal to Renew a License Establishes fee requirements for PPEC center licensing. 144H.18 Fines; Corrective Action Plans Contains severability and effective date provisions for the PPEC chapter. 144H.19 Closing a Ppec Center Addresses additional provisions for PPEC center operations. 144H.20 Physical Environment This law sets the building and space requirements for Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers, which are day …