Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 19-1404 - Amount of penalty(a) A civil money penalty imposed under this section for potential for more than minimal harm deficiencies: (1) May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or(2) May not exceed $1,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.(b) A civil money penalty imposed under this subtitle for actual harm deficiencies: (1) May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or(2) May not exceed $5,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.(c) A civil money penalty imposed under this section for a serious and immediate threat: (1) May not exceed $10,000 per instance; or(2) May not exceed $10,000 per day for an ongoing pattern of deficiencies until the nursing home is in compliance.(d) In setting the amount of a civil money penalty under this section, the Secretary shall consider, pursuant to guidelines set forth in regulations promulgated by the Secretary, the following factors: (1) The number, nature, and seriousness of the deficiencies;(2) The degree of risk to the health, life, or safety of the residents of the nursing home caused by the deficiency or deficiencies;(3) The efforts made by the nursing home to correct the deficiency or deficiencies;(4) Current federal guidelines for money penalties;(5) Whether the amount of the proposed civil money penalty will jeopardize the financial ability of the nursing home to continue operating as a nursing home; and(6) Such other factors as justice may require.