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February 17, 1981
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RESOLUTION NO. 6777
RESOLUTION OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL REQUESTING
THE STATE LEGISLATURE MANDATETHATTHE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF HEALTH LICENSE AND ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF NEED FOR HOME
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
WHEREAS, on July 1, 1981 the Federal government will permit any
nurse or group of nurses to become a home, health care agency and be
eligible for Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement payments, and
WHEREAS, the unregulated proliferation of home health care
agencies could create an environment which would not be in the best
interests of consumers of home health care, and
WHEREAS, the providers of home health care services shouldmeet
certain minimum qualifications, and
WHEREAS, home health care should be relatively standard throughout
the State of Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, some home health care providers provide their service in
more than one county, and
WHEREAS, the health and welfare of the citizens of St. Louis Park
would be better protected if home health care providers were licensed;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of St. Louis Park requests
that the Minnesota Legislature mandate that the Minnesota Department of
Health institute licensing procedures for home health care providers
in the State of Minnesota, and that the Minnesota Department of Health
institute mechanisms for developing certificates of need for home
health care areas in the State.
Adopted by the City Council, February 17, 1981
Attest:
Reviewed for administration: Approved as to form and legality:
City Attorney