R380-600-6. Variances

(1) The division director, OL director, or the director's designee, may grant a variance after determining that a variance is not likely to: (a) compromise client health and safety; or (b) provide an opportunity for abuse, neglect, exploitation, harm, mistreatment, or fraud. (2) The provider may not deviate from any rule before receiving written approval signed by the OL director or the director's designee. (3) A provider seeking a variance shall submit a written request to OL on an OL-approved variance request form. (4) The provider must submit a variance request at least 30 days before the proposed start date unless the provider documents a need to expedite the request. (5) The provider shall sign the approved variance and comply with the terms of the written variance, including any conditions or modifications contained within the approved written variance. (6) If the variance is still needed, the provider must request renewal for a variance 30 days before the variance expires.