Rule 3701-84-05 | Compliance actions.
(A) If a HCS fails to comply with section 3702.14 of the Revised Code or Chapter 3701-84 of the Administrative Code, the director will provide the HCS a reasonable and appropriate amount of time to correct the violation and, in accordance with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code, may:
(1) Impose a civil penalty based on the severity of the violation as follows:
(a) For violations that present an imminent threat of serious physical or life-threatening danger, or an immediate serious threat to the psychosocial health as defined in paragraph (ZZ) or rule 3701-84-01 of the Administrative Code, safety or security of patients, a civil penalty of not less than one hundred thousand dollars and not more than two hundred fifty thousand dollars;
(b) For violations that directly threaten physical or psychosocial health, safety, or security of patients, a civil penalty of not less than ten thousand dollars and not more than one hundred thousand dollars;
(c) For violations that indirectly threaten or potentially threaten the physical or psychosocial health, safety, or security of patients, a civil penalty of not less than one thousand dollars and not more than ten thousand dollars; and
(2) Issue an order that the HCS cease operation:
(a) For a second or subsequent violation of section 3701.14 of the Revised Code or Chapter 3701-84 of the Administrative Code; or
(b) For an initial violation that the director has determined to cause or pose an imminent threat of serious physical harm or life-threatening danger.
(B) In determining which of the actions to take under paragraph (A) of this rule, the director may consider the following factors:
(1) The danger of serious physical or life-threatening harm to one or more patients utilizing the health care service;
(2) The nature, duration, gravity, and extent of the violation;
(3) The number, if any, of patients directly affected by the violation;
(4) Whether the violation directly relates to patient care and the extent of the actual or potential harm to patients;
(5) The number of staff involved in the violation;
(6) The actions taken by the provider of the HCS to correct the violation; and
(7) The HCS's history of compliance.
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