Sec 36-592. Adult developmental homes; child developmental foster homes; secure facilities; license application; investigation and operation

A. An applicant for an adult developmental home, child developmental foster home or secure facility license shall submit an application on a form prescribed by the department.

B. Before issuing a license to an applicant the department shall investigate the activities and standards of care within the setting, the financial stability of the applicant, the character and training of the applicant and the adequacy of services. The department by rule shall establish standards for licensure.

C. Each license shall state in general terms the kind of setting the licensee is authorized to operate and shall prescribe the number, ages and sex of clients.

D. A licensee who holds an adult developmental home, child developmental foster home or secure facility license shall:

1. Comply with applicable health, safety and sanitation codes or standards and document its compliance.

2. File reports as prescribed by the department.

3. Allow the department to inspect or monitor its services and facility and the facility's books and records.

4. Comply with rules adopted by the department.

5. Provide for the health, safety and welfare of its clients.

E. A license expires one year from the date of issuance.

F. For each adult developmental home, child developmental foster home and secure facility, the department shall:

1. Conduct an annual home visit.

2. Monitor the settings for compliance with department rules at least two times per year.