67:61:02:11.  Probation procedures. If the department determines there is sufficient cause to place an agency on probation:

    (1)  The department must send the agency written notice of probationary status and areas of noncompliance;

    (2)  The agency must develop and submit a plan of correction, pursuant to § 67:61:02:09, within thirty days of the receipt of the notice of probationary status; and

    (3)  Within five business days after receiving the plan of correction, the department must notify the agency of the department's decision to approve or deny the plan of correction.

    The department must conduct a site visit, at least once during the probationary period, to monitor the agency's progress on the plan of correction.

    At the end of the probationary period, the department shall conduct a comprehensive survey of the agency and grant a one year accreditation certificate, provided the agency has obtained at least seventy percent compliance during the final comprehensive survey; suspend the agency's accreditation; or revoke the agency's accreditation.

    Source: 43 SDR 80, effective December 5, 2016; 50 SDR 63, effective November 27, 2023.

    General Authority: SDCL 1-36-25, 34-20A-27.

    Law Implemented: SDCL 34-20A-27.