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-97 - Private Non-Medical Institution Services
Subsection 144-101-III-97-1500 - RESPONSIBILITIES OF OWNERS OR OPERATORS

The owners or operators of a Private Non-Medical Institution must prudently manage and operate a PNMI of adequate quality to meet its residents' needs. Neither the issuance of a per diem rate, nor final orders made by the Commissioner, nor a duly authorized representative may in any way relieve the owner or operator of a PNMI from full responsibility for compliance with the requirements and standards of the Department or Federal requirements and standards.