Subsection 144-101-III-67-4 - DUTIES OF THE OWNER OR OPERATORIn order to qualify for MaineCare reimbursement the owner or operator of a nursing facility, or a duly authorized representative shall:
4.1 Comply with the provisions of Principles 3 and 4 setting forth the requirements for participation in the MaineCare Program.4.2 Submit master file documents and cost reports in accordance with the provisions of Principles 13.1 and 13.2 of these Principles.4.3 Maintain adequate financial and statistical records and make them available when requested for inspection by an authorized representative of the Department of Health and Human Services, the state, or the Federal government.4.4 Assure that annual records are prepared in conformance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), except where otherwise required.4.5 Assure that the construction of buildings and the maintenance and operation of premises and services comply with all applicable health and safety standards.4.6 Submit such data, statistics, schedules or other information that the Department requires in order to carry out its functions. Failure to supply the required documentation may result in the Department imposing the deficiency per diem rate described in Principle 37 of these Principles. C.M.R. 10, 144, ch. 101, ch. III, 144-101-III-67, subsec. 144-101-III-67-4