(a)
- (1) A program is subject to inspection at any reasonable time by personnel that are authorized by the Department of Human Services.
- (2) After initial approval of a training program, the department has the right to do an onsite or virtual visit review to determine the program's implementation of and compliance with the requirements.
- (3) To ensure ongoing compliance, the department has the right to complete unannounced, onsite, or virtual visits at a minimum of once every two (2) years.
(b)
- (1) Program reviews may be comprehensive or partial.
- (2) Based on the findings of the most current review or overall test scores, a program may be reviewed more often and in depth.
(c)
- (1) The inspector will generate a report that will specify strengths and deficiencies of the program.
- (2) The department will terminate programs that do not meet minimum requirements and that do not provide an acceptable plan for correcting deficiencies within the specified timeframe as established by the department.
- (d) The program will be able to reapply for in-person or virtual instruction after the one-year suspension.
(e)
- (1) If a training program is deficient, a corrective action plan must be submitted to the department within ten (10) business days of receiving the notification.
- (2) The corrective action plan may be returned to the program for further clarification if the plan does not accurately describe a plan that corrects the deficient practice.
- (3) The department will send notification to the program upon approval of the corrective action plan.
(4) The corrective action plan must include, at a minimum, the following:
- (A) Activities to correct deficiencies;
- (B) Person responsible for correcting the deficiencies;
- (C) Implementation date; and
- (D) Signature of the primary instructor.
- (5) Failure to respond or inadequate corrective actions may cause suspension of the department’s approval of the program.