HB 1540: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; HOME HEALTH AGENCIES; ACCREDITATION; CERTIFICATION; LICENSING INSPECTIONS; PUBLIC INFORMATION

Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State.  Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis.  Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information.