3722.05 Enforcement.

(A)(1) If an adult care facility fails to comply with any requirement of this chapter or with any rule adopted pursuant to this chapter, the director of health may do any one or all of the following:

(a) In accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, deny, revoke, or refuse to renew the license of the facility;

(b) Give the facility an opportunity to correct the violation, in accordance with section 3722.06 of the Revised Code;

(c) Issue an order suspending the admission of residents to the facility, in accordance with section 3722.07 of the Revised Code;

(d) Impose a civil penalty in accordance with section 3722.08 of the Revised Code;

(e) Petition the court of common pleas for injunctive relief in accordance with section 3722.09 of the Revised Code.

(2) The director may refuse to renew the temporary license of any adult care facility for failure to make reasonable progress toward compliance with the requirements for licensure under section 3722.02 of the Revised Code and rules adopted by the public health council pursuant to this chapter. The director may revoke a temporary license upon a finding that the facility jeopardizes the health or safety of any of its residents. Proceedings initiated to deny, revoke, or refuse to renew a temporary license are not subject to Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

(3) The director may renew a temporary license for the duration of proceedings under Chapter 119. of the Revised Code regarding the denial of a permanent license if he determines that the continued operation of the facility will not jeopardize the health or safety of the residents.

Effective Date: 11-15-1990