ARSD 67:62:02:10. Probation procedures

If the department determines there is sufficient cause to place a center on probation: (1) The department must send the center written notice of probationary status and areas of noncompliance; (2) The center must develop and submit a plan of correction, pursuant to § 67:62:02:08, within thirty days of receiving the notice of probationary status; (3) Within five business days after receiving the plan of correction, the department must notify the center of the department's decision to approve or deny the plan of correction. The department must conduct a site visit, at least once during the probationary period, to monitor the center's progress on the plan of correction. At the end of the probationary period, the department shall conduct a comprehensive survey of the center and grant a one year accreditation certificate, provided the agency has obtained at least seventy percent compliance during the final comprehensive survey; suspend the center's accreditation; or revoke the center’s accreditation.