Directed Plan of Correction (DPoC)

3006.2 - Directed Plan of Correction (DPoC) (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) 3006.2A - Purpose (Rev. 92, Issued, 11-22-13, Effective: 11-22-13, Implementation: 11-22-13) A DPoC is a plan that the State develops to require an ICF/IID to take action within specified time frames. The purpose of the DPoC is to achieve correction and continued compliance with the CoPs. A DPoC differs from a traditional PoC in that the State, not the facility, develops the PoC. Achieving compliance is the provider’s responsibility, whether or not a DPoC was followed. If the facility fails to achieve substantial compliance after complying with the DPoC, the State may impose another alternative sanction (or sanctions) until the facility achieves substantial compliance or it is terminated from the Medicaid program. 3006.2B - Basis for Imposition of a DPoC (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) Use of a DPoC should be dependent upon causal factors identified by the SA. For example, a DPoC may be an appropriate sanction when a facility has no system in place for detecting abuse and neglect. The DPoC would specify that the facility must develop a system and must have that system in place within a specified time frame. 3006.2C - Elements of a DPoC (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) The DPoC includes all elements of a traditional plan of correction (see §3006.5.C), as well as when the corrective action must be accomplished, and how substantial compliance will be measured. 3006.2D - Notice of Imposition of DPoC (Rev. 1, 05-21-04) A DPoC may be imposed 15 calendar days after the facility receives notice of this sanction. The date the DPoC is imposed does not mean that all corrections must be completed by that date.