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a provider, the department will send, not later than 14 business days after the decision, written notice of the action and information regarding the provider’s right to appeal the decision under AS 44.64. (c) Instead of decertification or suspension, the department may

(1) notify the provider of the department’s findings that form the basis for possible decertification or suspension;

(2) specify a date on or before which the provider must submit a written corrective action plan that includes the method by which the provider will verify compliance and the expected dates of compliance;

(3) approve, or require revision of, the corrective action plan as written or specify other dates for compliance; and

(4) monitor the provider’s progress toward meeting the requirements of the corrective action plan; if the provider does not meet the requirements of the corrective action plan on or before the date compliance is required, the department may decertify or suspend the provider as set out under (a) of this section. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, if the department has reasonable cause to believe that the health, safety, or welfare of a recipient is at risk, the department may immediately suspend or revoke a provider’s certification. If immediate suspension or revocation occurs, the department will

(1) give to the provider initial notice

(A) by oral or written means, of the suspension or revocation of certification, including information regarding the right to appeal under AS 44.64; or

(B) if no one is present to receive the initial notice, by posting the initial notice on the main entrance to the building in which the provider agency is located; and

(2) not later than 14 business days after the date of the suspension or revocation of certification, issue a formal report that includes information related to the action taken, the reason for the action, and the right to appeal the decision under AS 44.64. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193; am 8/25/2010, Register 195; am 6/29/2017, Register 222; am 7/22/2017, Register 223; am 10/1/2018, Register 227; am 10/16/2022, Register 244) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.05.320 AS 47.07.030

AS 47.05.300 AS 47.05.330