RS 40:2185: Inspections

A. On-site inspections are required for licensure. For Medicare certified hospice programs, licensure site visits shall coincide with Medicare certification and recertification visits whenever feasible.

B. It shall be the duty of the department, through its duly authorized agents, to inspect at regular intervals, not to exceed one year, or such shorter period as may be deemed necessary by the department, and without previous notice, all hospices subject to the provisions of this Part in order to secure compliance with or prevent violation of this Part and department rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this Part.