36-427. Suspension or revocation; intermediate
sanctions
A. The director may, pursuant to title 41, chapter 6, article 10, suspend or
revoke, in whole or in part, the license of any health care institution if its owners,
officers, agents or employees:
1. Violate this chapter or the rules of the department adopted pursuant to this
chapter.
2. Knowingly aid, permit or abet the commission of any crime involving medical and
health related services.
3. Have been, are or may continue to be in substantial violation of the
requirements for licensure of the institution, as a result of which the health or safety
of one or more patients or the general public is in immediate danger.
B. If the licensee, the chief administrative officer or any other person in charge
of the institution refuses to permit the department or its employees or agents the right
to inspect its premises as provided in section 36-424, such action shall be deemed
reasonable cause to believe that a substantial violation under subsection A, paragraph 3
of this section exists.
C. If the director reasonably believes that a violation of subsection A, paragraph
3 of this section has occurred and that life or safety of patients will be immediately
affected, the director upon written notice to the licensee, may order the immediate
restriction of admissions or readmissions, selected transfer of patients out of the
facility, reduction of capacity and termination of specific services, procedures,
practices or facilities.
D. The director may rescind, in whole or in part, sanctions imposed pursuant to
this section upon correction of the violation or violations for which the sanctions were
imposed.
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