Section 216-RICR-40-10-16.9 - Denial, Suspension, Revocation of License, Curtailment of Activities or ClosureA. The state agency is authorized to deny, suspend or revoke the license or curtail activities of any center which: 1. Has failed to comply with the rules and regulations pertaining to licensing of rehabilitation hospital centers; and 2. Has failed to comply with the provisions of R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-17.3. Lists of deficiencies noted in inspections conducted in accordance with § 16.8 of this Part shall be maintained on file in the state agency, and shall be considered by the state agency in rendering determinations to deny, suspend or revoke the license or curtail activities of a center.B. Where the state agency deems that operation of a center results in undue hardship to patients as a result of deficiencies, the state agency is authorized to deny licensure to centers not previously licensed, or to suspend for a stipulated period of time or revoke the license of a center already licensed or curtail activities of the center.C. Whenever an action shall be proposed to deny, suspend or revoke a center's license, or curtail its activities, the state agency shall notify the center by certified mail, setting forth reasons for the proposed action, and the applicant or licensee shall be given an opportunity for a prompt and fair hearing in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-17-8 and 42-35-9. 1. However, if the licensing agency finds that public health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, the state agency may order summary suspension of license or curtailment of activities pending proceedings for revocation or other action in accordance with R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 23-1-21 and 42-35-14(c).D. The appropriate state and federal placement and reimbursement agencies shall be notified of any action taken by the state agency pertaining to either denial, suspension, or revocation of license or curtailment of activities.E. The state agency shall be notified immediately when a licensee/owner determines to cease operations and close a center.F. At least (30) days prior to voluntary cessation of any facility license, the Department of Health shall be provided with an acceptable plan for orderly closure which shall include, but is not limited to the following; notification and transfer of patients, transfer, storage, or proper disposal of medical records; and notification of the public.G. A license shall immediately become void and shall be returned to the state agency whenever the center ceases delivering patient care.216 R.I. Code R. § 216-RICR-40-10-16.9