Md. Code Regs. 12.14.01.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 24, December 2, 2024

Section 12.14.01.09 - Life-Threatening or Health-Endangering Conditions

A. Upon detection or identification of a life-threatening or health-endangering practice or condition as determined by the audit team leader, the Executive Director or designee may give verbal notice to the managing official to immediately cease a practice or condition or may order the facility closed. Written notice shall be forwarded within 24 hours by the person giving the notice or order to the managing official with copies to the executive authority of the jurisdiction, the Secretary, and the Commission Chairman.

B. Within 96 hours of the verbal notice of order, the Commission shall convene a hearing, according to established procedures, for the purpose of reviewing and confirming or countermanding the order.

Regulations .09 adopted effective November 25, 1991 (18:23 Md. R. 2488)