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How Ready Are You to Apply and Open?

Score the work that creates the most preventable delays: program classification, location, ownership, staffing, policies, evidence, emergency planning, application consistency, and survey readiness.

1Program modelI have confirmed the state license category that matches the population and services I plan to offer.
2LocationI have written answers about zoning, permitted use, occupancy, fire review, accessibility, and capacity.
3OwnershipMy legal entity, owners, controlling interests, applicant name, lease, and financial records are consistent.
4LeadershipI have identified the administrator or director and verified the role's current qualifications.
5StaffingI have a role-based staffing, screening, training, health-record, and coverage plan.
6PoliciesMy operating policies reflect the actual services, staffing, location, vendors, and escalation decisions.
7EvidenceEach important policy has a matching form, log, acknowledgement, record, or review trail.
8Emergency planContacts, staff roles, routes, communications, drills, continuity, and local coordination are facility-specific.
9ApplicationSupporting documents are collected and cross-checked before information is entered into the application.
10Survey readinessSomeone can locate participant, personnel, operating, incident, medication, and quality evidence quickly.
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This assessment is educational and is not legal, architectural, financial, or regulatory advice. A score is not an approval prediction. Confirm current requirements with the appropriate state and local authorities.