Subdivision 1. Circumstances for suspensions. The commissioner of health may suspend admissions to a nursing home or certified boarding care home when:
(1) the commissioner has issued a penalty assessment or the nursing home has a repeated violation for noncompliance with section 144A.04, subdivision 7;
(2) the commissioner has issued a penalty assessment or the nursing home or certified boarding care home has repeated violations for not maintaining a sufficient number or type of nursing personnel to meet the needs of the residents, as required by Minnesota Rules, parts 4655.5100 to 4655.5400;
(3) the commissioner has determined that an emergency exists;
(4) the commissioner has initiated proceedings to suspend, revoke, or not renew the license of the nursing home or certified boarding care home; or
(5) the commissioner determines that the remedy of denial of payment, as provided by subparagraph 1919(h)(2)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act, is to be imposed under section 1919(h) of the Social Security Act, or regulations adopted under that section of the Social Security Act.
Subd. 2. Order. If the commissioner suspends admissions under subdivision 1, the commissioner shall notify the nursing home or certified boarding care home, by written order, that admissions to the nursing home or certified boarding care home will be suspended beginning at a time specified in the order. The suspension is effective no earlier than 48 hours after the nursing home or certified boarding care home receives the order, unless the order is due to an emergency under subdivision 1, clause (3). The order may be served on the administrator of the nursing home or certified boarding care home, or the designated agent in charge of the home, by personal service or by certified or registered mail with a return receipt of delivery. The order shall specify the reasons for the suspension, the corrective action required to be taken by the nursing home or certified boarding care home, and the length of time the suspension will be in effect. The nursing home or certified boarding care home shall not admit any residents after the effective time of the order. In determining the length of time for the suspension, the commissioner shall consider the reasons for the suspension, the performance history of the nursing home, and the needs of the residents.
Subd. 3. Conference. After receiving the order for suspension, the nursing home or certified boarding care home may request a conference with the commissioner to present reasons why the suspension should be modified or should not go into effect. The request need not be in writing. If a conference is requested within 24 hours after receipt of the order, the commissioner shall hold the conference before the effective time of the suspension, unless the order for suspension is due to an emergency under subdivision 1, clause (3). If a conference is not requested within 24 hours after receipt of the order, the nursing home or certified boarding care home may request a conference and the commissioner shall schedule the conference as soon as practicable. The conference may be held in person or by telephone. After a conference, the commissioner may affirm, rescind, or modify the order.
Subd. 4. Correction. The nursing home or certified boarding care home shall notify the commissioner, in writing, when any required corrective action has been completed. The commissioner may verify the corrective action by inspection under section 144A.10. The commissioner may extend the initial suspension period by written notice to the nursing home or certified boarding care home.
Subd. 5. Notification of commissioner of human services. Whenever the commissioner suspends admissions to a nursing home or certified boarding care home, the commissioner shall notify the commissioner of human services of the order and of any modifications to the order.
Subd. 6. Hearing. A nursing home or certified boarding care home may appeal from an order for suspension of admissions issued under subdivision 1. To appeal, the nursing home or certified boarding care home shall file with the commissioner a written notice of appeal. The appeal must be received by the commissioner within ten days after the date of receipt of the order for suspension by the nursing home or certified boarding care home. Within 15 calendar days after receiving an appeal, the commissioner shall request assignment of an administrative law judge under sections 14.48 to 14.56 to conduct the hearing as soon as possible or according to agreement of the parties. Regardless of any appeal, the order for suspension of admissions remains in effect until final resolution of the appeal.
1989 c 282 art 3 s 19; 2016 c 158 art 1 s 58
Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 144A — Nursing Homes And Home Care
Section 144A.01 — Definitions.
Section 144A.02 — Licensure; Penalty.
Section 144A.03 — License Application.
Section 144A.031 — Consideration Of Applications.
Section 144A.04 — Qualifications For License.
Section 144A.05 — License Renewal.
Section 144A.06 — Transfer Of License Prohibited.
Section 144A.071 — Moratorium On Certification Of Nursing Home Beds.
Section 144A.073 — Exceptions To Moratorium; Review.
Section 144A.08 — Physical Standards; Penalty.
Section 144A.09 — Facilities Excluded.
Section 144A.10 — Inspection; Commissioner Of Health; Fines.
Section 144A.101 — Procedures For Federally Required Survey Process.
Section 144A.102 — Waiver From Federal Rules And Regulations; Penalties.
Section 144A.105 — Suspension Of Admissions.
Section 144A.11 — License Suspension Or Revocation; Hearing; Relicensing.
Section 144A.115 — Violations; Penalties.
Section 144A.12 — Injunctive Relief; Subpoenas.
Section 144A.13 — Complaints; Resident's Rights.
Section 144A.135 — Transfer And Discharge Appeals.
Section 144A.15 — State Receivership.
Section 144A.154 — Rate Recommendation.
Section 144A.155 — Placement Of Monitor.
Section 144A.161 — Nursing Home And Boarding Care Home Resident Relocation.
Section 144A.162 — Transfer Of Residents Within Facilities.
Section 144A.18 — Administrator's Licenses; Penalty.
Section 144A.1888 — Reuse Of Facilities.
Section 144A.19 — Board Of Executives For Long Term Services And Supports.
Section 144A.20 — Administrator Qualifications.
Section 144A.21 — Administrator And Director Licenses.
Section 144A.22 — Organization Of Board.
Section 144A.23 — Jurisdiction Of Board.
Section 144A.24 — Duties Of The Board.
Section 144A.251 — Mandatory Proceedings.
Section 144A.2511 — Costs; Penalties.
Section 144A.26 — Reciprocity With Other States And Equivalency Of Health Services Executive.
Section 144A.27 — Acting Administrators.
Section 144A.28 — Severability.
Section 144A.30 — Pets In Nursing Homes.
Section 144A.33 — Resident And Family Advisory Council Education.
Section 144A.351 — Long-term Care Services And Supports Report Required.
Section 144A.37 — Alternative Nursing Home Survey Process.
Section 144A.43 — Definitions.
Section 144A.44 — Home Care Bill Of Rights.
Section 144A.45 — Regulation Of Home Care Services.
Section 144A.47 — Information And Referral Services.
Section 144A.471 — Home Care Provider And Home Care Services.
Section 144A.472 — Home Care Provider License; Application And Renewal.
Section 144A.473 — Issuance Of Temporary License And License Renewal.
Section 144A.474 — Surveys And Investigations.
Section 144A.475 — Enforcement.
Section 144A.476 — Background Studies.
Section 144A.477 — Compliance.
Section 144A.478 — Innovation Variance.
Section 144A.479 — Home Care Provider Responsibilities; Business Operation.
Section 144A.4791 — Home Care Provider Responsibilities With Respect To Clients.
Section 144A.4792 — Medication Management.
Section 144A.4793 — Treatment And Therapy Management Services.
Section 144A.4794 — Client Record Requirements.
Section 144A.4795 — Home Care Provider Responsibilities; Staff.
Section 144A.4796 — Orientation And Annual Training Requirements.
Section 144A.4797 — Provision Of Services.
Section 144A.4798 — Disease Prevention And Infection Control.
Section 144A.4799 — Department Of Health Licensed Home Care Provider Advisory Council.
Section 144A.482 — Registration Of Home Management Providers.
Section 144A.483 — Agency Quality Improvement Program.
Section 144A.484 — Integrated Licensure; Home And Community-based Services Designation.
Section 144A.51 — Definitions.
Section 144A.52 — Office Of Health Facility Complaints.
Section 144A.53 — Director; Powers And Duties.
Section 144A.54 — Publication Of Recommendations; Reports.
Section 144A.61 — Nursing Assistant Training.
Section 144A.611 — Reimbursable Expenses For Nursing Assistant Training And Competency Evaluations.
Section 144A.62 — Resident Attendants.
Section 144A.70 — Registration Of Supplemental Nursing Services Agencies.
Section 144A.71 — Supplemental Nursing Services Agency Registration.
Section 144A.72 — Registration Requirements; Penalties.
Section 144A.73 — Complaint System.
Section 144A.74 — Maximum Charges.
Section 144A.75 — Definitions; Service Requirements.
Section 144A.751 — Hospice Bill Of Rights.
Section 144A.752 — Regulation Of Hospice Care.
Section 144A.754 — Enforcement.