Figure: 22 TAC §376.5(c)
Complaint/Penalty Schedule
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Substance Abuse |
Fraud |
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Severity Levels
Level 1 Violations that have, had, or may have an adverse impact on the health or safety of a patient to include serious harm, permanent injury, or death. May result in license revocation.
Level 2 Violations that have, had, or may have an adverse impact on the health or safety of a patient but less serious than Level 1 and may result in revocation/suspension of license.
Level 3 Violations that have, had, or may have an impact on the safety or health or a patient. Violations may be repeated and/or flagrant and may result in probated suspension.
Level 4 Violations that have, had, or may have more than minor significance, but if left uncorrected or unrecognized could lead to more serious circumstances resulting in possible reprimand and/or administrative penalties.
Level 5 Violations that are non-serious infractions of the Act or Rules that may result in an informal reprimand or letter of reprimand.
* It should be noted that the matrix is to be used only as a guide. Due to the varying nature of complaints and supporting documentation, penalties assessed may be placed in different severity levels.
