N.H. Code Admin. R. He-M 1001.13
Emergency Certification Process
Effective May 23, 2025(See Revision Note at part heading for He-M 1001) #5867, eff 9-1-94, EXPIRED: 9-1-00 New. #7681, eff 4-23-02; ss by #9696, INTERIM, eff 4-23-10, EXPIRES: 10-20-10; ss by #9776-A, eff 10-1-10, EXPIRED: 10-1-18 New. #12650, INTERIM, eff 10-24-18, EXPIRED 4-22-19 New. #12775, eff 5-7-19; ss by #14255, eff 5-23-25, EXPIRES: 5-23-35Former Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services
- (a) Emergency certification shall be granted to a community residence in accordance with (b) through (h) below.
- (b) Within 7 days of an individual’s moving into a community residence, the provider agency shall apply for an emergency certificate via the application form entitled “Emergency Certification for Community Residence- 3 for Fewer Beds,” incorporated by reference in He-M 1001.20 (b). A current floor plan shall be submitted with that application.
- (c) Information entered on the form described in (b) above shall be typewritten or otherwise be legibly written.
- (d) The start date of the emergency certification shall be the date that the individual moves into the community residence and not more than 7 days from the receipt of the emergency application by the department.
- (e) Emergency certification shall be issued for 45 days from the start date upon receipt by the office of legal and regulatory services application completed in accordance with He-M 1001.20 and pursuant to (b) above.
(f) An emergency certification issued pursuant to (e) above shall be extended for an additional 45 days for a community residence that:
- (1) Submits to the office of legal and regulatory services evidence that the provider agency has made written request to the local fire inspector for a life safety inspection and report; and
- (2) Files a written request for the extension with the office of legal and regulatory services prior to the expiration of the emergency certificate.
- (g) Only one request for an extension to an emergency certificate shall be granted.
- (h) A community residence operating under an emergency certification that seeks to continue operation shall apply for certification in accordance with He-M 1001.11.
- (i) The service coordinator and licensed nurse shall visit the individual in the home in accordance with He-M 1001.06 (p) through (r).
Source. (See Revision Note at part heading for He-M 1001) #5867, eff 9-1-94, EXPIRED: 9-1-00 New. #7681, eff 4-23-02; ss by #9696, INTERIM, eff 4-23-10, EXPIRES: 10-20-10; ss by #9776-A, eff 10-1-10, EXPIRED: 10-1-18 New. #12650, INTERIM, eff 10-24-18, EXPIRED 4-22-19 New. #12775, eff 5-7-19; ss by #14255, eff 5-23-25, EXPIRES: 5-23-35