Request for Rulemaking – Page 2
9. Please describe the extent to which the rule(s) conflict with or duplicate similar
rules or regulations adopted by the state or federal government [include statutory
references and public acts, as applicable]:
No. These rules are duplicated in other rule sets for licensing health facilities and
agencies.
10. Is the subject matter of the rule(s) currently contained in any guideline,
handbook, manual, instructional bulletin, form with instructions, or operational
memoranda?
Yes, the rules are referenced in license applications forms and in a variety of bureau
documents pertaining to the operation of the health facilities licensing program.
11. Is the rule(s) listed on the department’s annual regulatory plan as a rule to be
processed for the current year?
Yes.
12. Will the proposed rule(s) be promulgated under Sections 44 or 48 of the
Administrative Procedures Act, 1969 PA 306, as amended, being MCL 24.244 or
24.248? Will the rule(s) be promulgated under the full rulemaking process? Please
explain.
No.
Note: If this request for rulemaking applies to rules that will be promulgated pursuant to
Sections 44 or 48 of the Administrative Procedures Act, 1969 PA 306, as amended,
MCL 24.244 or 24.248, you do not have to answer questions 13 to 18.
13. Please describe the extent to which the rule(s) exceed national or regional
compliance requirements or other standards:
The rules do not exceed national or regional compliance requirements or other
standards.
14. Do the rule(s) incorporate the recommendations of any Advisory Rules
Committee formed pursuant to Executive Order 2011-5? If yes, please explain.
No.
15. Do the rule(s) incorporate the recommendations received from the public
regarding any complaints or comments regarding the rule(s)? If yes, please explain.
Yes, the rules revisions are a result of the bureau’s project to review, update and
improve all rules for licensing health facilities and agencies. The project involves
internal and external stakeholders that include bureau leadership, subject matter
experts, LeadingAge Michigan, the Health Care Association of Michigan, the
Michigan Health and Hospital Association, the Michigan HomeCare & Hospice
Association, and other stakeholders.
Revised: March 23, 2017
MCL 24.239