Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 10 - MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Part 1
Subtitle 07 - HOSPITALS
Chapter 10.07.16 - Limited Private Inpatient Facilities
Section 10.07.16.19 - Sanctions
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 10.07.16.19
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
A. If the Secretary determines serious or life-threatening resident care deficiencies exist at the limited private inpatient facility or that the facility fails to take the necessary corrective action, the Secretary may:
(1) Revoke or place restrictions on the
license;
(2) Impose a civil money
penalty of not more than $10,000 per instance or per day;
(3) Impose a directed plan of correction;
or
(4) Impose appropriate operating
conditions.
B. When considering whether to impose a civil money penalty and the amount of the penalty, the Secretary shall consider the following factors:
(1) The number, nature, and seriousness of
the violations;
(2) The extent to
which the violation or violations are part of an ongoing pattern during the
preceding 24 months;
(3) The degree
of risk, caused by the violation or violations, to the health, life, or safety
of the patients of the facility;
(4) The efforts made by, and the ability of,
the licensee to correct the violation or violations in a timely manner;
and
(5) Such other factors as
justice may require.
C. A person aggrieved by the action of the Secretary under §A of this regulation may appeal the Secretary's action by filing a request for a hearing in accordance with Regulation .22 of this chapter.
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