Md. Code Regs. 10.12.04.43

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 10.12.04.43 - Sanctions

A. If the Department determines that a deficiency or deficiencies exist, the Secretary may impose sanctions against the licensee.

B. The Secretary may impose the following sanctions, as appropriate:

(1) Direct the licensee to correct the deficiencies in a specific manner or within a specific time frame, or both;

(2) Require the center to use the services of a management firm that is approved by the Department;

(3) Mandate staffing patterns that specify the number of personnel or personnel qualifications, or both;

(4) Appoint a State monitor, as described in Regulation .44 of this chapter;

(5) Restrict the number of participants that a center may admit;

(6) Impose a civil money penalty;

(7) Impose emergency suspension of license; and

(8) Deny or revoke a license.

C. If the Secretary determines that the licensee has violated a condition or requirement of an imposed sanction the Secretary may revoke the license.

D. Grievances.

(1) A licensee that is aggrieved by the imposition of a sanction under §B(4)-(8) or C of this regulation may appeal the Secretary's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .53 of this chapter.

(2) A licensee that is aggrieved by the imposition of a sanction under §B(2) and (3) of this regulation may request a show cause hearing before the Director of the Office of Health Care Quality to show cause why these remedies should not be enforced.

Md. Code Regs. 10.12.04.43

Regulations .43 adopted effective November 23, 2006 (33:23 Md. R. 1795)
Regulations .43 Amended effective 41:12 Md. R. 668, eff.12/13/2014