P.R. Laws tit. 24, § 6165c
The Administrator shall establish and implement a review and technical assistance system of the providing institutions to assure quality and effectiveness of the services rendered, and to protect the best interest of the persons who receive mental health services. He/She shall design and implement a service, technical assistance and annual evaluation system. The results from the technical reviews shall be analyzed by the Administration to identify the needs in relation to the compliance with the provisions contained in this chapter. The same shall be used to submit to the Administrator the recommendations that proceed, as for trainings, as well as amendments to this chapter and other laws in effect related to mental health services.
To assure the quality and effectiveness of the services rendered, and protect the best interests of the persons who receive mental health services, the Administrator, after a hearing to that effect, may impose fines, deny, suspend or revoke said licenses, at any time, upon finding that an institution does not comply with the [requirements] established by this chapter. In the case of institutions that provide treatment, recovery and rehabilitation services, and transitional services, the license granted by virtue of this chapter shall be in effect for a period of two (2) years. The request for renewal shall be made in accordance with the rules and regulations the Administration promulgates to that effect.
History —Oct. 2, 2000, No. 408, § 14.04, eff. 60 days after Oct. 2, 2000.