Ariz. Admin. Code § 21-6-416

Current through Register Vol. 31, No. 2, January 10, 2025

Section R21-6-416 - Corrective Action Plan

A. OLR may initiate and place a foster parent on a corrective action plan to remedy the violation of a licensing requirement. A foster parent shall comply with the corrective action plan.

B. In determining whether to require corrective action, OLR shall consider the following criteria:

1. The nature of the violation;

2. Whether the violation can be corrected;

3. Whether the foster parent understands the violation and shows a willingness and ability to participate in corrective action;

4. The length of time required to implement corrective action;

5. Whether the same or similar violations have occurred on prior occasions;

6. Whether the foster parent has had prior corrective action plans, and, if so, the foster parent's success in achieving the goals of the plan;

7. The foster parent's history as a foster parent or care giver; and

8. Other similar or comparable factors demonstrating the foster parent's ability and willingness to follow through with a corrective action plan and avoid future violations.

C. The corrective action plan shall:

1. Be written by OLR and may be in cooperation with the licensing agency,

2. Specify the facts that constitute the violation,

3. Specify the law or rule violated by the foster parent,

4. Specify the steps a foster parent must take to remedy the violation, and

5. Specify a date for completion of the required corrective action.

D. The licensing agency or OLR may, as necessary and appropriate, conduct an unannounced monitoring visit to verify the implementation or completion of a corrective action.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R21-6-416

New section made by exempt rulemaking at 21 A.A.R. 3480, effective 1/24/2016.