39-2011. Inspections and investigations of providers and facilities; notice.

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(a)Inspections and investigations shall be made, announced or unannounced, and reported in writing by the authorized agents and representatives of the licensing agency and state fire marshal, and of the county, city-county and multi-county health departments as often and in the manner and form prescribed by the rules and regulations promulgated under the provisions of this act. Access shall be given to the premises of any center, facility, hospital or provider, depending on the type of service provided by the provider and locations at any time upon presenting adequate identification to carry out the requirements of this section and the provisions and purposes of this act. Access shall be given to the premises of a facility that is a private residence only for cause as prescribed by rules and regulations adopted under the provisions of this act. Failure to provide such access may constitute grounds for denial, suspension or revocation of the license. A copy of any inspection or investigation reports required by this section shall be furnished to the applicant or licensee. An exit interview shall be conducted with the licensee.

(b)The secretary shall inspect any facility or provider of residential services which serves two or more residents who are not self-directing their services, and which is subject to licensure under this act.

(c)Every licensee shall post in a conspicuous place a notice indicating that the most recent inspection report and related documents may be examined upon request. If requested, the licensee shall provide the most recent inspection report and related documents, subject to the payment of a reasonable charge to cover copying costs.