Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-3-23-.15 - Appeal Procedures Within DMH/MR

(1) A recommendation by any DMH/MR Division for decertification may be appealed to the Commissioner within fifteen (15) working days of the entity receiving the report/recommendation. The appeal by the entity must specify the precise reason(s) for the appeal and provide documentation to support modification of the site visit findings/recommendation for decertification.

(2) Any final decision to order decertification of a program will be made by the DMH/MR Commissioner after the affected provider is afforded the opportunity for an administrative hearing on the matter. Such hearings will be conducted in accordance with the Alabama Administrative Procedures Act.

Author: DMH/MR Office of Certification

Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 22-50-11.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 580-3-23-.15

New Rule: Filed October 1, 2001; effective November 5, 2001. Amended: Filed August 13, 2002; effective September 17, 2002. Amended: Filed January 19, 2005; effective February 23, 2005.