health facilities; anonymous complaints; prohibition
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
This bill amends Arizona’s health care institution licensing regulations. Specifically, it prohibits anonymous complaints regarding health facilities. It also updates sections of the Arizona Revised Statutes related to inspections, license issuance, and the process for addressing deficiencies. The bill clarifies procedures for critical access hospitals and establishes a system for monitoring facilities that are not in substantial compliance with regulations.
Key provisions
- Prohibits anonymous complaints related to health facilities.
- Updates rules for health care institution inspections and license issuance.
- Clarifies procedures for critical access hospitals regarding license modifications.
- Establishes a system for monitoring facilities not in substantial compliance.
- Defines fees for in-service training and on-site monitoring.
- Specifies how fees are allocated between the health services licensing fund and the state general fund.
- Addresses notification requirements for changes in administrative leadership.
- Outlines grounds for denial of licensure, including prior disciplinary actions against applicants or related parties.
Who is affected
- Health care institutions (hospitals, clinics, etc.)
- Healthcare providers
- Patients
- The Arizona Department of Health Services
- Healthcare accreditation organizations
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