(a) To verify the accuracy and completeness of a report submitted under 20 CAR § 400-1106 or an annotated floor plan submitted under 20 CAR § 400-1105, the Department of Human Services may, through department staff or a designated contractor:

1. (1) Inspect the facility’s physical environment as part of a survey or separately;

2. (2)

   1. (A) Interview the registered architect.
   2. (B) The facility shall be responsible for compensating the registered architect for their time;
3. (3) Conduct a desk or on-site audit of the facility, either as part of the annual Medicaid rate development process or separately; and
4. (4) Require the facility to correct material errors or omissions in the report or floor plan.

(b) The Division of Medical Services and the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance will coordinate review activities concerning facility reports and simplified annotated floor plans to:

1. (1) Prevent duplication of effort;
2. (2) Ensure consistency in department interpretations; and
3. (3) Minimize disruptions for facilities and participating registered architects.