39-2004. Same; rules and regulations. (a) The secretary may adopt rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this act. Such rules and regulations may prescribe minimum standards and requirements relating to: The location, building, size of centers, facilities and hospitals; environmental standards; capacity; the individuals allowed; the types of services offered; the records to be kept; medication management; policies and procedures specific to centers, facilities, hospitals and providers; the kind and frequency of reports and inventories to be made; and may generally establish such requirements as may be deemed necessary to protect the health, safety, hygiene, welfare and comfort of the individuals.
(b) The authority granted to the secretary under this act is in addition to other statutory authority the secretary has to require the licensing and operation of centers, facilities, hospitals and providers and is not to be construed to limit any of the powers and duties of the secretary under article 59 of chapter 75 of the Kansas Statutes Annotated, and amendments thereto.
History: L. 2016, ch. 105, ยง 4; July 1.
Structure Kansas Statutes
Chapter 39 - Mentally Ill, Incapacitated And Dependent Persons; Social Welfare
Article 20 - Providers Of Disability Services
39-2001 Providers of disability services; purpose of act.
39-2003 Secretary for aging and disability services; powers, duties and functions.
39-2004 Same; rules and regulations.
39-2006 Same; requirements to obtain license.
39-2007 Same; application for license.
39-2008 License; application and renewal.
39-2010 Licenses issued prior to effective date of act; requirement to comply with act.
39-2011 Inspections and investigations of providers and facilities; notice.
39-2012 Provision of license; requirements; duration.
39-2013 Denial, suspension or revocation of license; procedure.
39-2014 Same; person with ownership or other interest in provider.
39-2015 Provider operating without license; penalties.