(a)

1. (1) When a long-term care facility does not agree with deficiencies cited on a statement of deficiencies, the facility may request an informal dispute resolution (IDR) meeting of the deficiencies in lieu of, or in addition to, a formal appeal.
2. (2) The IDR process is governed by Acts 2003, No. 1108, codified at Arkansas Code § 20-10-1901 et seq.

(b) The request for an informal dispute resolution of deficiencies does not:

1. (1) Stay the requirement for submission of an acceptable plan of correction and allegation of compliance within the required time frame or the implementation of any remedy; and
2. (2) Substitute for an appeal.