Regulation .08 Program Inspection and Investigation by the Department.
Regulation .08 Program Inspection and Investigation by the Department.LinkCopy Citation
A.
The Department may make announced and unannounced visits to a group home.
B.
If the Department receives information that the safety or welfare of an individual served is in jeopardy, the Department shall promptly:
(1)
Conduct and document an investigation; and
(2)
Based on the investigation under §B(1) of this regulation, take appropriate action, including:
(a)
Outlining the requirements for the group home to correct the problems identified; or
(b)
Initiating any of the following:
(i)
Emergency suspension, under the provisions of Regulation .09B of this chapter;
(ii)
Disciplinary action, including suspension, revocation, probation, or banning new admissions under the provisions of Regulation .09C of this chapter; or
(iii)
Receivership, under the provisions of Regulation .11 of this chapter.