5123:2-3-08 Licensed residential facilities - development and renovation.

 

 

 

Rule Summary and Fiscal Analysis (Part A)

 

Department of Developmental Disabilities

Agency Name

 

Becky Phillips

Division                                                                  Contact

 

30 East Broad Street, 12th Floor Columbus OH 43215-3414

[phone]     (614)

644-5013

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5123:2-3-08

Rule Number

NEW

TYPE of rule filing

Rule Title/Tag Line              Licensed residential facilities - development and renovation.

RULE SUMMARY

1.  Is the rule being filed for five year review (FYR)? No

2.  Are you proposing this rule as a result of recent legislation? No

3.  Statute prescribing the procedure in accordance with the agency is required to adopt the rule: 119.03

4.  Statute(s) authorizing agency to adopt the rule: 5123.04, 5123.042, 5123.19, 5124.03

5.  Statute(s) the rule, as filed, amplifies or implements: 5123.04, 5123.042, 5123.19, 5124.03

6.  State the reason(s) for proposing (i.e., why are you filing,) this rule:

The Department is rescinding 23 existing rules governing licensed residential facilities and bringing forth 10 new replacement rules.

7.  If the rule is an AMENDMENT, then summarize the changes and the content of the proposed rule; If the rule type is RESCISSION, NEW or NO CHANGE,

then summarize the content of the rule:

The rule establishes uniform standards and procedures governing the development and renovation of residential facilities subject to licensure in accordance with Section 5123.19 of the Revised Code.

8.  If the rule incorporates a text or other material by reference and the agency claims the incorporation by reference is exempt from compliance with sections

121.71  to 121.74 of the Revised Code because the text or other material is generally available to persons who reasonably can be expected to be affected by the rule, provide an explanation of how the text or other material is generally available to those persons:

This response left blank because filer specified online that the rule does not incorporate a text or other material by reference.

9.  If the rule incorporates a text or other material by reference, and it was infeasible for the agency to file the text or other material electronically, provide an explanation of why filing the text or other material electronically was infeasible:

This response left blank because filer specified online that the rule does not incorporate a text or other material by reference.

10.  If the rule is being rescinded and incorporates a text or other material by reference, and it was infeasible for the agency to file the text or other material, provide an explanation of why filing the text or other material was infeasible:

Not Applicable.

11.  If revising or refiling this rule, identify changes made from the previously filed version of this rule; if none, please state so. If applicable, indicate each specific paragraph of the rule that has been modified:

Revised paragraph (F)(4) from:

The outcome of prior licensure reviews; to:

The outcome of prior compliance reviews;

12.  Five Year Review (FYR) Date:

(If the rule is not exempt and you answered NO to question No. 1, provide the scheduled review date. If you answered YES to No. 1, the review date for this rule is the filing date.)

NOTE: If the rule is not exempt at the time of final filing, two dates are required: the current review date plus a date not to exceed 5 years from the effective date for Amended rules or a date not to exceed 5 years from the review date for No Change rules.

FISCAL ANALYSIS

13.  Estimate the total amount by which this proposed rule would increase / decrease either revenues / expenditures for the agency during the current biennium (in dollars): Explain the net impact of the proposed changes to the budget of your agency/department.

This will have no impact on revenues or expenditures.

$ 0

Rescinding the existing rule and bringing forth a new replacement rule will neither increase nor decrease revenues or expenditures for the Department.

14.  Identify the appropriation (by line item etc.) that authorizes each expenditure necessitated by the proposed rule:

653407 (Medicaid Services)

653604 (DC & ICF/IID Program Support)

653605 (DC and Residential Services and Support) 653606 (ICF/IID and Waiver Match)

653607 (Intensive Behavioral Needs)

653609 (DC and Residential Operating Services) 653624 (County Board Waiver Match)

653632 (DC Direct Care Services) 653639 (Medicaid Waiver Services) 653653 (ICF/IID)

15.  Provide a summary of the estimated cost of compliance with the rule to all directly affected persons. When appropriate, please include the source for your information/estimated costs, e.g. industry, CFR, internal/agency:

New rule 5123:2-3-08 replaces existing rule 5123:2-3-26 and includes several new requirements:

-   Setting forth that bedrooms shall not be occupied by more than two individuals.

-   Setting forth that toilet and bathing facilities shall be at a minimum ratio of one facility to four residents.

16.  Does this rule have a fiscal effect on school districts, counties, townships, or municipal corporations? No

17.  Does this rule deal with environmental protection or contain a component dealing with environmental protection as defined in R. C. 121.39? No

S.B. 2 (129th General Assembly) Questions

18.  Has this rule been filed with the Common Sense Initiative Office pursuant to

R.C. 121.82? Yes

19.  Specific to this rule, answer the following:

A.) Does this rule require a license, permit, or any other prior authorization to engage in or operate a line of business? Yes

Paragraph (D) sets forth that no person or government entity may apply for a license to operate a residential facility without first obtaining development approval in accordance with this rule.

B.) Does this rule impose a criminal penalty, a civil penalty, or another sanction, or create a cause of action, for failure to comply with its terms? Yes

Paragraph (I) sets forth that an applicant's failure to meet timelines for implementaion of a development proposal may result in withdrawal of development approval.

C.) Does this rule require specific expenditures or the report of information as a condition of compliance? Yes

Paragraph (I) requires an applicant to submit a written development proposal to the

department and requires payment of licensure fees for the initial license.