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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".45" citation="COMAR 10.12.04.45" title_num="10" subtitle_num="12" chapter_num="04" heading="Mandated Staffing Pattern.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>When the Department determines that a deficiency or deficiencies exist, the Department shall notify the center of the deficiency or deficiencies and may either:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Mandate a staffing pattern that specifies the number of personnel or personnel qualifications, or both; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Permit the center the opportunity to correct the deficiencies by a specific date.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the center does not correct the deficiency or deficiencies, the Department has the authority to specify the number of personnel or personnel qualifications, or both.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The center shall comply with the Department's mandated staffing pattern and notify the Department, in writing, when the staffing pattern has been implemented.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A mandated staffing pattern shall be in effect for the period of time specified by the Department. A center may request rescission or modification of the staffing pattern at intervals of not less than 60 days from the date of imposition of the staffing pattern.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>