Minnesota § 144A.477 COMPLIANCE

Minnesota Statutes

§ 144A.477 — COMPLIANCE

Minnesota § 144A.477

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Ch. 144ANURSING HOMES AND HOME CARE

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Minn. Stat. § 144A.477 (2026).

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Subdivision 1.Medicare-certified providers; coordination of surveys.
If feasible, the commissioner shall survey licensees to determine compliance with this chapter at the same time as surveys for certification for Medicare if Medicare certification is based on compliance with the federal conditions of participation and on survey and enforcement by the Department of Health as agent for the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Subd. 2.Medicare-certified providers; equivalent requirements.
For home care providers licensed to provide comprehensive home care services that are also certified for participation in Medicare as a home health agency under Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, part 484, the following state licensure regulations are considered equivalent to the fed

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Subdivision 1.Medicare-certified providers; coordination of surveys.
If feasible, the commissioner shall survey licensees to determine compliance with this chapter at the same time as surveys for certification for Medicare if Medicare certification is based on compliance with the federal conditions of participation and on survey and enforcement by the Department of Health as agent for the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Subd. 2.Medicare-certified providers; equivalent requirements.
For home care providers licensed to provide comprehensive home care services that are also certified for participation in Medicare as a home health agency under Code of Federal Regulations, title 42, part 484, the following state licensure regulations are considered equivalent to the federal requirements:
(1) quality management, section144A.479, subdivision 3;
(2) personnel records, section144A.479, subdivision 7;
(3) acceptance of clients, section144A.4791, subdivision 4;
(4) referrals, section144A.4791, subdivision 5;
(5) client assessment, sections144A.4791, subdivision 8, and144A.4792, subdivisions 2 and 3;
(6) individualized monitoring and reassessment, sections144A.4791, subdivision 8, and144A.4792, subdivisions 2and 3;
(7) individualized service plan, sections144A.4791, subdivision 9,144A.4792, subdivision 5, and144A.4793, subdivision 3;
(8) client complaint and investigation process, section144A.4791, subdivision 11;
(9) prescription orders, section144A.4792, subdivisions 13to 16;
(10) client records, section144A.4794, subdivisions 1to 3;
(11) qualifications for unlicensed personnel performing delegated tasks, section144A.4795;
(12) training and competency staff, section144A.4795;
(13) training and competency for unlicensed personnel, section144A.4795, subdivision 7;
(14) delegation of home care services, section144A.4795, subdivision 4;
(15) availability of contact person, section144A.4797, subdivision 1; and
(16) supervision of staff, section144A.4797, subdivisions 2and 3.
Violations of requirements in clauses (1) to (16) may lead to enforcement actions under section144A.474.