Code of Maine Rules
10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
144 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL
Chapter 101 - MAINECARE BENEFITS MANUAL (FORMERLY MAINE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE MANUAL)
Chapter III - Allowances for Services
Section 144-101-III-67 - Principles of Reimbursement for Nursing Facilities
Subsection 144-101-III-67-3 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS OR OPERATORS

3.1 The owners or operators of a nursing facility shall prudently manage and operate residential health care services of adequate quality to meet its residents' needs. Neither the issuance of a per diem rate, nor final orders made by the Commissioner or a duly authorized representative shall in any way relieve the owner or operator of a nursing facility from full responsibility for compliance with the requirements and standards of the Department of Health and Human Services or Federal requirements and standards.