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Regulation .19 Sanctions.

Regulation .19 Sanctions.Copy Citation

A.
If the Secretary determines serious or life-threatening resident care deficiencies exist at the limited private inpatient facility or that the facility fails to take the necessary corrective action, the Secretary may:
(1)
Revoke or place restrictions on the license;
(2)
Impose a civil money penalty of not more than $10,000 per instance or per day;
(3)
Impose a directed plan of correction; or
(4)
Impose appropriate operating conditions.
B.
When considering whether to impose a civil money penalty and the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider the following factors:
(1)
The number, nature, and seriousness of the violations;
(2)
The extent to which the violation or violations are part of an ongoing pattern during the preceding 24 months;
(3)
The degree of risk, caused by the violation or violations, to the health, life, or safety of the patients of the facility;
(4)
The efforts made by, and the ability of, the licensee to correct the violation or violations in a timely manner; and
(5)
Such other factors as justice may require.
C.
A person aggrieved by the action of the Secretary under §A of this regulation may appeal the Secretary's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .22 of this chapter.