VARIANCE AND WAIVERS

A nursing home or boarding care home may request that the department grant a variance or waiver from the provisions of these rules. All requests for a variance or waiver shall be submitted to the department in writing. Each request shall contain the following information: A. the specific rule or rules for which the variance or waiver is requested; B. the reasons for the request; C. the alternative measures that will be taken if a variance or waiver is granted; D. the length of time for which the variance or waiver is requested; and E. such other relevant information necessary to properly evaluate the request for the variance or waiver.