Administrative Penalty. The Secretary may impose an administrative penalty of up to $1,000 for a violation of any provision of this chapter. When considering whether to impose an administrative penalty and the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider the following factors: The number, nature, and seriousness of the violation or violations; The extent to which the violation or violations are part of an ongoing pattern during the preceding 24 months; The degree of risk, caused by the violation or violations, to the health, life, or safety of the patients of the facility; The efforts made by, and the ability of, the licensee to correct the violation or violations in a timely manner; and Such other factors as justice may require. 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 .20 of this chapter.