If the executive director imposes a sanction under this subchapter, the department will notify the entity by certified mail within five working days after the date of the executive director's decision. The notice will:
- (1) state the sanction and the time period of the sanction, if applicable;
- (2) summarize the facts and circumstances underlying the sanction;
- (3) explain how the sanction was selected, using §10.255(c) of this subchapter (relating to Application of Sanction) as a basis for explanation;
- (4) if applicable, inform the entity of the imposition of a suspension under §10.252(d) of this subchapter (relating to Procedure); and
- (5) state that the provider may appeal the reduction in accordance with §10.256 of this subchapter (relating to Appeal of Sanction).
Source Note:The provisions of this §10.253 adopted to be effective January 6, 2011, 35 TexReg 11951.