New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter V - Medical Facilities
Subchapter A - Medical Facilities-minimum Standards
Article 3 - Residential Care Facilities
Part 414 - Nursing Homes-continuous Violation Penalties
Section 414.2 - Criteria for continuous violation penalties
When the commissioner elects to impose continuous violation penalties, the amount of those penalties shall be based on a consideration of the consequences of substandard care of the resident(s) associated with each violation and on the harm done to the condition of the resident(s). The daily dollar amount per violation for each specific violation shall be calculated in accordance with the following criteria:
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Characteristic of the Violation |
Daily Penalty |
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(a) If the violation continues over time harm is likely to occur, harm not requiring professional staff intervention has occurred or there is potential for harm with or without the need for professional staff intervention and the occurrence is one that should be reported to supervisory personnel or facility administration for response. |
$ 600 |
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(b) Harm has occurred which required professional staff intervention. |
$ 800 |
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(c) Physical and life threatenting harm has occurred and steps would ordinarily be taken beyond reporting to the facility administrator to prevent recurrence, such as relocation out of the facility or notification of regulatory authorities. |
$1,000 |
