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MO HB1588

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2014

Primary Sponsor

Kent Hampton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and reenacts section 198.018, RSMo, relating to nursing facility licensing applications and fees
  • Establishes a "Nursing Facility Quality of Care Fund" to receive license fees (maximum $600), amendment fees (maximum $50), and annual certification fees (up to $1,000) from Medicaid/Medicare-certified facilities
  • Fund moneys are appropriated to the Division of Aging for conducting inspections, surveys, training, and technical assistance to licensed facilities
  • Requires operators to file documents replacing or amending required filings within 10 working days, with potential penalties up to $50 per day for late filings and grounds for license revocation for patterns of concealment
  • Prohibits county and city governments from inspecting state-licensed nursing facilities except for local ordinance compliance regarding drainage, wastewater, utilities, subdivision, and zoning

Legislative Description

Changes the laws regarding inspections of certain nursing facilities

Last Action

Voted Do Pass (H)

3/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing2/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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