Section 481.63.7. Licenses for distinct parts.

       63.7(1) Separate licenses may be issued for distinct parts of a health care facility which are clearly identifiable, containing contiguous rooms in a separate wing or building or on a separate floor of the facility and which provide care and services of separate categories.

       63.7(2) The following requirements shall be met for a separate licensing of a distinct part:

        a.           The distinct part shall serve only residents who require the category of care and services immediately available to them within that part; (III)

        b.           The distinct part shall meet all the standards, rules, and regulations pertaining to the category for which a license is being sought;

        c.           A distinct part must be operationally and financially feasible;

        d.           A separate staff with qualifications appropriate to the care and services being rendered must be regularly assigned and working in the distinct part under responsible management; (III)

        e.           Separately licensed distinct parts may have certain services such as management, building maintenance, laundry, and dietary in common with each other.