1. (a) The state department shall work with recognized accrediting organizations to identify, develop, implement, and maintain common accrediting and licensure standards. Any licensure survey must be based on:

   1. (1) the standards established by the recognized accrediting organization that accredits the hospital; and
   2. (2) state law.
2. (b) The state department shall notify the recognized accrediting organization of any changes to state law for purposes of licensure.

As added by P.L.81-2018, SEC.3.