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Final Licensure Regulations Published
On Saturday, December 12, the Pennsylvania Department of Health published the final regulations to license private duty homecare agencies and registries in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. Homecare agencies and registries have until March 31 , 2010 to file an application for a homecare license with the Department of Health.
“We couldn’t be more pleased,” said Hoak. “This has been a top priority for our association and thanks to the efforts of our members there will be minimum standards for all homecare agencies and registries.”
The regulations reference several other state and federal statutes. Below are links to the regulations, other referenced statutes and other pertinent information.
If you have any additional questions. concerns or comments about the licensure regulations, please contact Eric Kiehl, PHA Public Affairs Director at 800.382.1211, ext. 26 or via email.
These are some additional links that are referenced in Act 69 of 2006 and the Home Care regulations.
Additional information is available on the Dept. of Health website. Comments on the regulations or questions concerning the home care agency and registry licensure may be submitted to the Dept. of Health via email to ra-communityprogramlicensure@state.pa.us.
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Licensure Regulations Published in
December 12 PA Bulletin
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Homecare Operations Manual Available
The Pennsylvania Homecare Operations Manual is now available for purchase. This comprehensive manual, which was developed through a partnership between PHA and The Corridor Group, contains policies, procedures and a special section on the new licensure requirements for homecare agencies and registries in Pennsylvania.
The manual, available to PHA members at a discounted rate of $630, comes with a CD that will enable providers to further customize the policies to their respective agency. When ordering the manual online or by fax, include the code PHA07 to identify your agency as a PHA member and ensure that you receive the PHA discounted rate. To place your order by fax, click here to download an order form or to order online, go to www.corridorgroup.com.
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