216.577 Action of secretary against facility for failure to correct a violation. - Kentucky Statutes

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216.577 Action of secretary against facility for failure to correct a violation. Upon a finding that conditions in a long-term care facility constitute a Type A violation,
and the licensee fails to correct the violation within the time specified for correction by
the cabinet, the secretary shall take at least one (1) of the following actions with respect to
the facility in addition to the issuance of a citation, or the assessment of a civil penalty
therefor:
(1) Institute proceedings to obtain an order compelling compliance with the regulations, standards, or requirements as set forth by the Kentucky Health Facilities and Health
Services Certificate of Need and Licensure Board, the provisions of KRS 216.510
to 216.525, or applicable federal laws and regulations governing the certification of
a long-term care facility under Title 18 or 19 of the Social Security Act; (2) Institute injunctive proceedings in Circuit Court to terminate the operation of the facility; or (3) Selectively transfer residents whose care needs are not being adequately met by the long-term care facility. Effective: July 15, 1982
History: Created 1982 Ky. Acts ch. 157, sec. 18, effective July 15, 1982.