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§ 1-860.9. Denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 63. Public Health and Safety

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 63. Public Health and Safety (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 1. Public Health Code
Article 8. Nursing Homes, Rest Homes and Specialized Homes
Hospice Licensing Act
63 Okl.St.Ann. § 1-860.9
§ 1-860.9. Denial, refusal to renew, suspension or revocation of license
Currentness
A. After notice and hearing pursuant to the provisions of Section 1-860.10 of this title, the State Department of Health may:
1. Deny a first-year or permanent license to an applicant who does not meet the requirements for licensure pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Hospice Licensing Act;
2. Refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a first-year or permanent license to a hospice which is not in compliance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Hospice Licensing Act or with the rules promulgated by the State Board of Health pursuant to the provisions of the Oklahoma Hospice Licensing Act;
3. Deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a first-year or permanent license to an applicant or hospice which has a history of noncompliance or incomplete or partial compliance with the provisions of the Oklahoma Hospice Licensing Act or with the rules promulgated by the Board pursuant to the Oklahoma Hospice Licensing Act, or for which there is other satisfactory evidence which demonstrates that the applicant or hospice is unlikely to provide care or treatment to the patients in the care of the hospice in a manner which warrants public trust;
4. Deny, refuse to renew, suspend or revoke a first-year or permanent license to an applicant or hospice which has insufficient financial or other resources to the extent that the applicant or hospice is incapable of ensuring or providing adequate care or treatment to the patients; or
5. Assess administrative penalties pursuant to Article II of the Administrative Procedures Act.1
B. Any of the following actions by a hospice or any of its employees shall be grounds for action by the Department against a hospice:
1. A violation of the provisions of the Oklahoma Hospice Licensing Act or of any of the rules promulgated thereto; or
2. An intentional or negligent act materially affecting the health or safety of a patient.

Credits

Laws 1991, c. 217, § 9, eff. Sept. 1, 1991; Laws 1996, c. 231, § 2, eff. July 1, 1996; Laws 2005, c. 282, § 5, emerg. eff. June 6, 2005.

Footnotes

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Title 75, § 308a et seq.
63 Okl. St. Ann. § 1-860.9, OK ST T. 63 § 1-860.9
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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