State by State Hospital Regulatory Guide (2026 Edition)

Alabama Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Alaska Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Arizona Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Arkansas Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
California Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Colorado Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Connecticut Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Delaware Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
District of Columbia Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Florida Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Georgia Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Idaho Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Illinois Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Indiana Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Iowa Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Kansas Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Kentucky Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Louisiana Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Maine Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Maryland Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Massachusetts Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Michigan Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Minnesota Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Mississippi Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Missouri Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Montana Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Nebraska Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Nevada Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
New Hampshire Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
New Jersey Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
New Mexico Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
North Carolina Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
North Dakota Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Ohio Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Oklahoma Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Oregon Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Pennsylvania Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Rhode Island Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
South Carolina Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
South Dakota Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Tennessee Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Texas Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Utah Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Vermont Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Virginia Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Washington Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
West Virginia Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Wisconsin Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements
Wyoming Hospital Regulatory Guide — 2026 Edition
1. Governing Agencies
- Primary hospital regulatory authority
- Licensing agency
- Complaint intake authority
2. Core Hospital Licensing Requirements
- Initial licensing standards
- Renewal cycle
- Survey frequency
3. Enforcement & Penalties
- Deficiency categories
- Civil monetary penalties
- Immediate jeopardy triggers
4. Mandatory Reporting Requirements
- Adverse incidents
- Sentinel events
- Abuse/neglect reporting
5. Hospital Complaint Process
- How complaints are filed
- Investigation timelines
- Public reporting availability
6. Additional State‑Specific Rules
- Staffing mandates
- Emergency preparedness
- Specialty hospital requirements

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