201 KAR 20:362. Fines for schools of nursing

Section 1. Definitions. (1) "Compliance issue" means a failure to comply with a requirement of 201 KAR 20:260 through 20:360. (2) "Deficiency" means a failure to meet a standard set by 201 KAR 20:260 through 20:360. Section 2. Â (1) A school of nursing is in violation of KRS 314.111(4) when it: (a) Receives notice of a deficiency or a compliance issue; (b) Is given the expectation of the board for correction; (c) Is given a date by which the correction is expected; and (d) Fails to make the correction by that date. (2) A school of nursing shall comply with all deadlines set by 201 KAR 20:260 through 20:360. Failure to do so shall constitute a compliance issue. Section 3. Â (1) The fine for a violation of KRS 314.111(4) shall be $500 per day or a portion thereof. (2) The board shall send notice of the amount due to the school of nursing. (3) The school shall either: (a) Remit the amount due within thirty (30) days; or (b) Request an administrative hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B to contest the fine. (4) Failure to take either step shall subject the school of nursing to: (a) A collection action in the court of competent jurisdiction; or (b) An administrative hearing in accordance with KRS Chapter 13B to determine whether the school of nursing shall be closed.