Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4655, VARIANCES, pt. 4655.1010 - CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION

The decision to grant or deny a variance or waiver shall be based on the department's evaluation of the following criteria:

A. the variance or waiver will not adversely affect the health, treatment, comfort, safety, or well-being of a patient or resident;

B. the alternative measures to be taken, if any, are equivalent to or superior to those prescribed in the rules; and

C. compliance with the rule or rules would impose an undue burden upon the applicant.

Notes

Minn. R. agency 144, ch. 4655, VARIANCES, pt. 4655.1010

Statutory Authority: MS s 144.56; 144A.02 to 144A.08