R432-2-17. Conditional License

  (1) A conditional license is a remedial license issued to a licensee if there is a determination of substandard quality of care, immediate jeopardy or a pattern of violations which would result in a ban on admissions at the facility or if the licensee is found to have:

  (a) a Class I violation or a Class II violation that remains uncorrected after the specified time for correction;

  (b) more than three cited repeat Class I or II violations from the previous survey; or

  (c) fails to fully comply with administrative requirements for licensing.

  (2) A standard license is revoked by the issuance of a conditional license.

  (3) The Department may not issue a conditional license after the expiration of a provisional license.

  (4) In granting a conditional license, the Department shall be assured that the lack of full compliance does not harm the health, safety, and welfare of the patients.

  (5) The Department shall establish the period of time for the conditional license based on an assessment of the nature of the existing violations and facts available at the time of the decision.

  (6) The Department shall set conditions whereby the licensee must comply with an accepted plan of correction.

  (7) If the licensee fails to meet the conditions before the expiration date of the conditional license, the license shall automatically expire.