NAC449.99843. Purposes of administrative sanctions.  


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  • The purposes of administrative sanctions are to:

         1. Safeguard the rights, interests and well-being of recipients, including the protection of recipients from actual or potential harm resulting from deficiencies;

         2. Encourage and assist facilities to comply with the requirements of the Division, including those imposed by federal law;

         3. Promote the efficient use of resources to ensure appropriate care, treatment and services for recipients; and

         4. Protect Medicare beneficiaries and Medicaid recipients against health care of substandard quality.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Health, eff. 8-1-91)