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007.05.4-9. Denial, Suspension, Revocation of License

AR ADC 007.05.4-9Arkansas Administrative CodeEffective: June 15, 2020

West's Arkansas Administrative Code
Title 007. Department of Health
Division 05. Health Facility Services
Rule 4. Rules for Home Health Agencies in Arkansas
Effective: June 15, 2020
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.4-9
007.05.4-9. Denial, Suspension, Revocation of License
Currentness
A. A home health agency license may be denied, suspended or revoked for one or more of the following reasons:
1. Violation of the provisions of the statute or of any of the standards in these rules;
2. Misstatement of a material fact on any documents required to be submitted to Health Facility Services or requirements to be maintained by the agency pursuant to these rules;
3. Commission by the agency or its personnel of a false, misleading, or deceptive act or practice;
4. Materially altering any license issued by the Department.
5. An intentional or negligent act by the agency or its employees which materially affects the health and safety of a patient.
B. If Health Facility Services of the Department proposes to deny, suspend, or revoke a license, the Director shall notify the agency of the reasons for the proposed action and offer the agency an opportunity for a hearing. The agency may request a hearing within 30 days after the date the agency receives notice. The request shall be in writing and submitted to Health Facility Services, Arkansas Department of Health, 5800 West Tenth, Suite 400, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. A hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. If the agency does not request a hearing in writing after receiving notice of the proposed action, the agency is deemed to have waived the opportunity for a hearing and the proposed action shall be taken.
C. Health Facility Services may suspend or revoke a license to be effective immediately when the health and safety of patients are threatened. Health Facility Services shall notify the agency of the emergency action and shall notify the agency of the date of a hearing, which shall be within seven days of the effective date of the suspension or revocation. The hearing shall be conducted pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

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Amended May 1, 2010; June 15, 2020.
Current with amendments received through February 15, 2024. Some sections may be more current, see credit for details.
Ark. Admin. Code 007.05.4-9, AR ADC 007.05.4-9
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