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016.23.4-II. Meaning of verbs in rules

AR ADC 016.23.4-IIArkansas Administrative Code

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 016. Department of Human Services
Division 23. Behavioral Health Services
Rule 4. Partial Hospitalization Certification
Ark. Admin. Code 016.23.4-II
016.23.4-II. Meaning of verbs in rules
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The attention of the facility is drawn to the distinction between the use of the words “shall,” “should,” and “may” in this chapter:
(1) “Shall” is the term used to indicate a mandatory statement, the only acceptable method under the present standards.
(2) “Should” is the term used to reflect the most preferable procedure, yet allowing for the use of effective alternatives.
(3) “May” is the term used to reflect an acceptable method that is recognized but not necessarily preferred.

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Adopted July 1, 2017.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 016.23.4-II, AR ADC 016.23.4-II
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