Except as otherwise provided pursuant to section 198.526, in order to comply with sections 198.012 and 198.022, the department of health and senior services shall inspect residential care facilities, assisted living facilities, intermediate care facilities, and skilled nursing, including those facilities attached to acute care hospitals at least twice a year.

(L. 1999 S.B. 8 & 173 § 4, A.L. 2003 S.B. 556 & 311)

*Editorial change required by § 198.005.