Pennsylvania Code
Title 55 - HUMAN SERVICES
Part I - Department of Human Services
Subpart C - Licensing/Approval
Chapter 20 - LICENSURE OR APPROVAL OF FACILITIES AND AGENCIES
INSPECTION
Section 20.37 - Emergency removal of residents
Universal Citation: 55 PA Code ยง 20.37
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
If the Department finds evidence of gross incompetence, negligence, misconduct in operating the facility or agency, or mistreatment or abuse of clients, likely to constitute an immediate and serious danger to the life or health of the clients, the Department will take immediate action to remove the clients from the facility or agency. If physical obstruction is offered to prevent removal of the clients the Department will request law enforcement authorities to assist in the removal of the clients.
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