3724.04 Unannounced inspection - emergency orders.

(A) The director of health shall make at least one unannounced inspection of a community alternative home during each licensure period in addition to inspecting the home to determine whether a license should be issued or renewed. The director may make other inspections at any time he considers appropriate.

(B) The director may issue an emergency order to a community alternative home on finding an emergency requiring immediate action to protect the health or safety of the public or of residents of the home. The order shall specify action to be taken to correct the situation causing the emergency, shall be effective immediately, and shall continue in effect for ninety days. The home shall comply with the order immediately but, on application to the director, shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible to determine whether the order should be modified or withdrawn.

(C) Any duty or responsibility imposed on the director by this chapter may be carried out by another official or employee of the department of health.

Effective Date: 11-01-1989