Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-56.4

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 481-56.4 - Time for compliance

Citations which are issued by the director of the department of inspections and appeals for violations of the statutes or rules related to health care facilities shall specify the length of time permitted for the violation to be abated or eliminated, as follows:

(1)Citation for a class I violation: The violation shall be abated or eliminated immediately, unless the department determines that a stated period of time, specified in the citation, is required to correct the violation;

(2)Citation for a class II violation: The violation shall be corrected within a stated period of time determined by the department and specified in the citation. The stated period of time specified in the citation may subsequently be modified by the department for good cause shown;

(3)Citation for a class III violation: The violation shall be corrected within a reasonable time specified by the department in the citation.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 481-56.4