The proposed bill would amend current statutes related to health care institutions by adding new sections and clarifying the roles of the Department of Health Services (DHS) and the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS). Specifically, it would require DHS to license and monitor health care institutions to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, while also mandating that AHCCCS not duplicate DHS's monitoring and compliance functions. This coordination aims to streamline oversight and reduce redundancy in licensing standards.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions for DHS to conduct off-site preliminary reviews of complaints to determine the necessity of on-site inspections. It allows DHS to close complaints if the licensee demonstrates compliance and implements systems to prevent future violations. Furthermore, if a complaint is received more than twelve months after the incident, DHS is not obligated to investigate and must close the complaint. These changes are intended to enhance efficiency in the regulatory process while maintaining patient safety and oversight.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-405.04, 36-424.04