Providers must be licensed as Home Health Agencies in Arkansas to offer skilled nursing services. 

4. Responsible State Agency 

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) oversees the licensing and regulation of Home Health Agencies. 

5. Application Process 

Providers must complete an application process through the Arkansas Department of Health. Prior to applying for a license, an agency must obtain a Permit of Approval (POA). 

6. Required Documentation 

Required documentation includes: 

• Completed application forms 

• Proof of Permit of Approval (POA) 

• Evidence of meeting staffing requirements 

• Policies and procedures documentation 

• Proof of professional liability insurance 

7. Timeline for Approval 

The exact timeline is not specified. However, agencies must serve the area consistent with their Certificate of Need (CON) or POA. 

8. Pre-Application Process 

Agencies must obtain a Permit of Approval (POA) before applying for a license. 

9. Pre-Application Training 

While not explicitly mentioned, providers must ensure that all staff members are properly trained and qualified according to state regulations. 

10. Additional Notes 

• Agencies can serve up to a 100-mile radius of the parent agency or branch office. 

• Initial patient assessments must be completed within 48 hours of referral/discharge. 

• Plans of care must be developed at admission and revised at least every 60 days. 

• Case conferences must be held at least every two months for each patient. 

• Agencies must accept patients only if they can adequately meet their needs in the patient's place of residence.