Ariz. Admin. Code § 6-6-1117

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section R6-6-1117 - Complaints

A. Any person who has a complaint about an adult developmental home may make the complaint known verbally or in writing to the Department.

B. A complainant who has provided his name and address shall be notified that the complaint has been received and the notice shall indicate what investigative actions shall be taken.

C. The Department shall investigate complaints about adult developmental homes within ten calendar days of the receipt of the complaint and shall notify the licensee of the investigation. In a case where there is reason to believe that imminent danger exists, the investigation shall be conducted immediately and the licensee shall be notified.

D. The name or identifying characteristics of the complainant shall not be disclosed unless the complainant consents in writing to the disclosure or investigation of the complaint results in a legal proceeding and disclosure is ordered by an appropriate authority.

E. The Department shall notify the licensee of the results of an investigation conducted pursuant to this rule and the requirement for any corrective action that the Department deems necessary.

F. The licensee shall cooperate with the Division in completing investigations into complaints or concerns regarding the licensee and regarding clients placed in the home.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R6-6-1117

Adopted effective August 30, 1994, under an exemption from the provisions of A.R.S. Title 41, Chapter 6 (Supp. 94-3).