Current through September 2, 2024
Section 15.02.30.040 - TERMINATION AND SUSPENSION OF LICENSES01.Grounds for Termination. Licenses are subject to termination after fifteen (15) days' notice if the Program finds:a. That the facility is not being operated in accordance with Commission rules, the terms and conditions governing the permit, or the terms and conditions of the agreement or contract (See Section 140 of these rules.);b. That the licensee no longer meets the definition of blind person as set out in Subsection 010.04 of these rules;c. That the licensee has received a medically documented diagnosis that will result in prolonged incapacity of the licensee and a continuing inability to operate a facility;d. That the licensee has withdrawn from the Program by submitting written notification to the Supervisor;e. That the licensee has made unauthorized use of retirement account funds; orf. That the licensee engages in conduct or allows a condition to exist for which the licensee has previously been placed on probation, or which has previously led to the suspension of the license.02.Notice of Termination. Notice shall be in writing, specify the grounds upon which the notice of termination is based; and advise the operator of his right to administrative review and a full evidentiary hearing.03.Request for Review Not a Stay. A timely filed request for administrative review shall not stay the termination of the license.04.Termination. The termination becomes effective following the fifteen (15) day notice period unless the vendor seeks administrative review, in which case the license may be suspended and any contract or agreement may be terminated pending completion of the administrative review, full evidentiary hearing, and subsequent appeals. Until the review process has been concluded, the Program shall operate the facility. At the conclusion of the review process, should the vendor prevail, the Program shall restore all rights and benefits to the vendor including compensation for the period of termination calculated at a weekly rate determined by averaging the net income for the facility for the prior federal fiscal year.05.Suspension. The Supervisor has the authority to suspend the license of a vendor whose conduct may jeopardize a permit or the Program.a. The Supervisor shall notify the vendor in writing of the suspension and identify the specific deficiencies and the time allowed for the vendor to take corrective action. If no resolution has been made at the end of the specified time, the Supervisor shall issue a notice of termination.b. If the Supervisor and a vendor, whose license has been suspended, cannot agree on arrangements for a temporary replacement vendor, the procedures set out in Section 180 of these rules shall be followed to resolve the matter.06.Probation. The Supervisor has the authority to place a vendor who is not in compliance with the terms of an agreement or contract on probation. The Supervisor shall notify the vendor in writing of the probation and identify the specific deficiencies and the time allowed for the vendor to take corrective action. If no resolution has been made at the end of the specified time, the Supervisor shall issue a notice of termination.07.Improvement Plans. If the Supervisor receives a set aside report from a vendor that indicates no profit has been realized during two (2) consecutive months or three (3) months in a fiscal year the Supervisor shall review the situation and, with the vendor, devise a plan with measurable objectives and timetables for improvement. Should the facility not show a reasonable profit during the three (3) subsequent months the Supervisor may issue a notice of termination or the facility may be contracted or closed.Idaho Admin. Code r. 15.02.30.040