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Rural Health Clinic Licensure
For An Independently Licensed RHC that is Independently Certified as an RHC
The information and forms in this packet are designed to assist providers in submitting the information for the initial licensing and certification of an independently licensed and certified Rural Health Clinic.
Forms
Other Agencies
- Office of State Fire Marshal Inspections
- Louisiana Administrative Code 55:V:103 - As of July 1, 2004, the plans and specifications for every structure built or remodeled in the state of Louisiana must be drawn in accordance with the requirements of the specified edition of the Life and Safety Code (excluding Chapter 5 and all TIA's) of the National Fire Protection Association.
- You can contact the Office of State Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and Building Safety at 8181 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, 800-256-5452 or 225-925-4414. You can also view information, instructions and forms online.
- Most licensing actions require a walk-through inspection by the Office of State Fire Marshal. You can contact the Health Care Division of the Office of State Fire Marshal at 800-256-5452 or 225-925-4270. You can also obtain information and instructions online.
- Louisiana Administrative Code 55:V:103 - As of July 1, 2004, the plans and specifications for every structure built or remodeled in the state of Louisiana must be drawn in accordance with the requirements of the specified edition of the Life and Safety Code (excluding Chapter 5 and all TIA's) of the National Fire Protection Association.
- Office of Public Health Inspections
- Most licensing actions require a walk-through inspection by the Office of Public Health. You can contact Aimee Jaffurs with the Building & Premises Program of the Office of Public Health at 225-342-8954 to request a recommendation for licensure from sanitarian services. You can also reach her by email at Aimee.Jaffurs@la.gov.
- Please remember that the inspection approval report must indicate the correct name & location of the hospital and/or off-site campus. In addition, the report must indicate the areas being inspected.
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
- To arrange for your Controlled Dangerous Substance license, call 225-925-6496.
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- CLIA
For An Independently Licensed RHC that is Certified as an Independent RHC but Provider Based to the Hospital
The information and forms in this packet are designed to assist providers in submitting the information for the initial licensing and certification of an independently licensed and certified Rural Health Clinic that is provider-based but not licensed to a hospital.
Forms
Other Agencies
- Office of State Fire Marshal Inspections
- Louisiana Administrative Code 55:V:103 - As of July 1, 2004, the plans and specifications for every structure built or remodeled in the state of Louisiana must be drawn in accordance with the requirements of the specified edition of the Life and Safety Code (excluding Chapter 5 and all TIA's) of the National Fire Protection Association.
- You can contact the Office of State Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and Building Safety at 8181 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, 800-256-5452 or 225-925-4414. You can also view information, instructions and forms online.
- Most licensing actions require a walk through inspection by the Office of State Fire Marshal. You can contact the Health Care Division of the Office of State Fire Marshal at 800-256-5452 or 225-925-4270. You can also obtain information and instructions online.
- Louisiana Administrative Code 55:V:103 - As of July 1, 2004, the plans and specifications for every structure built or remodeled in the state of Louisiana must be drawn in accordance with the requirements of the specified edition of the Life and Safety Code (excluding Chapter 5 and all TIA's) of the National Fire Protection Association.
- Office of Public Health Inspections
- Most licensing actions require a walk through inspection by the Office of Public Health. You can contact Aimee Jaffurs with the Building & Premises Program of the Office of Public Health at 225-342-7523 to obtain information on scheduling your onsite public health inspection. You can also reach her by email at Aimee.Jaffurs@la.gov.
- Please remember that the inspection approval report must indicate the correct name & location of the hospital and/or off-site campus. In addition, the report must indicate the areas being inspected.
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
- To arrange for your Controlled Dangerous Substance license, call 225-925-6496.
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- CLIA
- DEQ
For An RHC that is Licensed as an Outpatient Department of the Hospital, Certified as an Independent RHC but Provider Based to the Hospital
The information and forms in this packet are designed to assist providers in submitting the information for the initial licensing of a Rural Health Clinic that is licensed as an offsite campus outpatient department of a hospital but certified independently as a Rural Health Clinic.
Forms
Other Agencies
- Office of State Fire Marshal Inspections
- Louisiana Administrative Code 55:V:103 - As of July 1, 2004, the plans and specifications for every structure built or remodeled in the state of Louisiana must be drawn in accordance with the requirements of the specified edition of the Life and Safety Code (excluding Chapter 5 and all TIA's) of the National Fire Protection Association.
- You can contact the Office of State Fire Marshal Code Enforcement and Building Safety at 8181 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, 800-256-5452 or 225-925-4414. You can also view information, instructions and forms online.
- Most licensing actions require a walk-through inspection by the Office of State Fire Marshal. You can contact the Health Care Division of the Office of State Fire Marshal at 800-256-5452 or 225-925-4270. You can also obtain information and instructions online.
- Louisiana Administrative Code 55:V:103 - As of July 1, 2004, the plans and specifications for every structure built or remodeled in the state of Louisiana must be drawn in accordance with the requirements of the specified edition of the Life and Safety Code (excluding Chapter 5 and all TIA's) of the National Fire Protection Association.
- Office of Public Health Inspections
- Most licensing actions require a walk-through inspection by the Office of Public Health. You can contact Aimee Jaffurs with the Building & Premises Program of the Office of Public Health at 225-342-7523 to obtain information on scheduling your onsite public health inspection. You can also reach her by email at Aimee.Jaffurs@la.gov.
- Please remember that the inspection approval report must indicate the correct name & location of the hospital and/or off-site campus. In addition, the report must indicate the areas being inspected.
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
- To arrange for your Controlled Dangerous Substance license, call 225-925-6496.
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- CLIA
Conversion of Free-Standing RHC to an Outpatient Department of a Hospital
Forms
Other Agencies
- Office of State Fire Marshal Inspections
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- CLIA
- Office of Public Health Inspections
- Most licensing actions require a walk-through inspection by the Office of Public Health. You can contact Albert Mancuso with the Building & Premises Program of the Office of Public Health at 225-342-7523 to obtain information on scheduling your onsite public health inspection. You may also reach him by email at Albert.Mancuso@la.gov.
- Louisiana Board of Pharmacy
- To arrange for your Controlled Dangerous Substance license, call 225-925-6496.