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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" citation="COMAR 10.21.04.08" title_num="10" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="04" heading="Program Inspection and Investigation by the Department.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department may make announced and unannounced visits to a group home.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If the Department receives information that the safety or welfare of an individual served is in jeopardy, the Department shall promptly:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct and document an investigation; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Based on the investigation under §B(1) of this regulation, take appropriate action, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Outlining the requirements for the group home to correct the problems identified; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Initiating any of the following:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Emergency suspension, under the provisions of Regulation .09B of this chapter;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Disciplinary action, including suspension, revocation, probation, or banning new admissions under the provisions of Regulation .09C of this chapter; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Receivership, under the provisions of Regulation .11 of this chapter.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>