La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-1325

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section I-1325 - Sanctions

A. The provider will be subject to sanctions, penalties, or possible withdrawal of client for failure to comply with this policy or with requests issued by DHH pursuant to this policy. The severity of such action will depend on:

1. the nature of the violation (degree to which a class member's safety. well-being and care have been jeopardized):

2. the frequency of the violation:

3. the persistent failure to follow DHH/facility policy and procedure.

B. Penalties and/or sanctions include:

1. loss of funding;

2. closure;

3. cancellation of contract;

4. criminal charges;

5. fines up to $1,000 a day.

C. The state program office and/or the Gary W. Project Office will recommend sanctions to the secretary of DHH as appropriate.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-1325

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of the Secretary, LR 13:246 (April, 1987), amended LR 13:299 (May1987), amended LR 14:540 (August 1988).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with Gary W., et al., vs. State of Louisiana, Civil Action 74-2412.