Regulation .43 Sanctions.
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A.
If the Department determines that a deficiency or deficiencies exist, the Secretary may impose sanctions against the licensee.
B.
The Secretary may impose the following sanctions, as appropriate:
(1)
Direct the licensee to correct the deficiencies in a specific manner or within a specific time frame, or both;
(2)
Require the center to use the services of a management firm that is approved by the Department;
(3)
Mandate staffing patterns that specify the number of personnel or personnel qualifications, or both;
(4)
Appoint a State monitor, as described in Regulation .44 of this chapter;
(5)
Restrict the number of participants that a center may admit;
(6)
Impose a civil money penalty;
(7)
Impose emergency suspension of license; and
(8)
Deny or revoke a license.
C.
If the Secretary determines that the licensee has violated a condition or requirement of an imposed sanction the Secretary may revoke the license.
D.
Grievances.
(1)
A licensee that is aggrieved by the imposition of a sanction under §B(4)—(8) or C of this regulation may appeal the Secretary's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .53 of this chapter.
(2)
A licensee that is aggrieved by the imposition of a sanction under §B(2) and (3) of this regulation may request a show cause hearing before the Director of the Office of Health Care Quality to show cause why these remedies should not be enforced.