12VAC35-46-80. Written corrective action plans.
A. If there is noncompliance with applicable regulations during an initial or ongoing review or investigation, the department shall issue a licensing report describing the noncompliance and requesting the provider to submit a corrective action plan.
B. The provider shall submit to the department and implement a written corrective action plan for each regulation for which the provider is found to be in noncompliance.
C. The corrective action plan shall include a:
1. Description of each corrective action to be taken to correct the noncompliance and to prevent reoccurrence in the future and the person responsible for implementation;
2. Date of completion for each action; and
3. Signature of the person responsible for oversight of the implementation of the pledged corrective action.
D. The provider shall submit the corrective action plan to the department within 15 business days of the issuance of the licensing report. Extensions may be granted by the department when requested prior to the due date, but extensions shall not exceed an additional 10 business days. An immediate corrective action plan shall be required if the department determines that the violations pose a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of residents.
E. A corrective action plan shall be approved by the department. The provider shall have an additional 10 business days to submit a revised corrective action plan after receiving a notice that the plan submitted has not been approved.
Statutory Authority
§§ 37.2-203 and 37.2-408 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 25, Issue 21, eff. August 6, 2009.