Section 16-28-5-4 - Remedies for breaches(a) The commissioner shall impose the following remedies for breaches of this article or a rule adopted under this article:(1) For an offense, the remedies specified in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(2). The commissioner may also impose the remedy specified in subsection (b)(3).(2) For a deficiency, the remedies specified in subsection (b)(1). The commissioner may also impose the remedies specified in subsection (b)(4).(3) For a breach that is a repeat of the same deficiency within a fifteen (15) month period, the remedies specified in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(2). The commissioner may also impose the remedy specified in subsection (b)(3).(4) For a noncompliance, the remedies specified in subsection (b)(5) through (b)(6).(5) For a breach that is a repeat of the same noncompliance within a fifteen (15) month period, the remedies specified in subsection (b)(1). The commissioner may also impose the remedies specified in subsection (b)(4).(6) For a nonconformance, the remedies specified in subsection (b)(5).(7) For a breach that is a repeat of the same nonconformance within a fifteen (15) month period, the remedies specified in subsection (b)(5) through (b)(6).(b) The remedies for breaches of this article or rules adopted under this article are as follows:(1) Issuance of an order for immediate correction of the breach.(2) Imposition of a fine not to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or suspension of new admissions to the health facility for a period not to exceed forty-five (45) days, or both.(3) Revocation by the director of the health facility's license or issuance of a probationary license.(4) Imposition of a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) or suspension of new admissions to the health facility for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days, or both.(5) A requirement that the health facility comply with any plan of correction approved or directed under section 7 of this chapter.(6) If the health facility is found to have a pattern of breach, the commissioner may suspend new admissions to the health facility for a period not to exceed fifteen (15) days or impose a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000), or both.(c) If a breach is immediately corrected and the commissioner has imposed remedies under subsection (b)(2), the commissioner may waive not more than fifty percent (50%) of the fine imposed and reduce the number of days for suspension of new admissions by one-half (1/2).(d) The commissioner may, with the concurrence of a licensed physician, impose the following:(1) For an omission of care or an act that does not fall within a classification of a rule under this section and that the facility should reasonably have known would present a substantial probability that death or a life threatening condition will result, one (1) or any combination of the remedies specified in subsection (b)(1) through (b)(3).(2) For an omission of care or an act that:(A) does not fall within a classification of a rule under this section; and(B) the facility should reasonably have known would result in an immediate or a direct, serious adverse effect on the health, safety, security, rights, or welfare of a patient; the remedies specified in subsection (b)(1) or (b)(4), or both.
Pre-1993 Recodification Citation: 16-10-4-15.1(d), (e), (f), (g).
As added by P.L. 2-1993, SEC.11. Amended by P.L. 179-1993, SEC.6.