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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Standards.--The department shall issue a license to a health care provider when it is satisfied that the following standards have been met:
(1) that the health care provider is a responsible person;
(2) that the place to be used as a health care facility is adequately constructed, equipped, maintained and operated to safely and efficiently render the services offered;
(3) that the health care facility provides safe and efficient services which are adequate for the care, treatment and comfort of the patients or residents of such facility;
(4) that there is substantial compliance with the rules and regulations adopted by the department pursuant to this act;
(5) that a certificate of need has been issued if one is necessary; and
(6) that, in the case of abortion facilities, such facility is in compliance with the requirements of 18 Pa.C.S. Ch. 32 (relating to abortion) and such regulations promulgated thereunder.
(b) Separate and limited licenses.--Separate licenses shall not be required for different services within a single health care facility except that home health care, home care, hospice or long-term nursing care will require separate licenses. A limited license, excluding from its terms a particular service or portion of a health care facility, may be issued under the provisions of this act.
(c) Addition of services.--When the certificate of need for a facility is amended as to services which can be offered, the department shall issue an appropriate license for those services upon demonstration of compliance with licensure requirements.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 448.808. Issuance of license - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-35-ps-health-and-safety/pa-st-sect-35-448-808/
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