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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" citation="COMAR 07.02.19.15" title_num="07" subtitle_num="02" chapter_num="19" heading="Enforcement.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>If the provider's certificate expires or is revoked, the local department shall send a written notice, if appropriate, to:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>All residents of the home;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Individuals responsible for residents' placement in the home including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The families or guardians of residents; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Representative payees of SSI beneficiaries; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>MDH, Office of Health Care Quality.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The written notice from the local department shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Notice that the certificate is revoked or expired;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A description of the violation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An offer to assist in the resident's relocation to another approved home or other living arrangement; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Notice that the local department shall terminate benefit payment to a PAA recipient if the recipient is not living in a certified home.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>