§ 10f

Denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a license; suspension of a service. (a) When the Director determines that there is or has been a substantial or continued failure to comply with this Act or any rule promulgated hereunder, the Department may issue an order of license denial, suspension or revocation, or refusal to renew a license, in accordance with subsection (a) of Section 10g of this Act. (b) When the Director determines that a facility has failed to demonstrate the capacity to safely provide one or more of its services to patients, the Department may issue an order of service suspension in accordance with subsection (a) of Section 10g of this Act. (c) If, however, the Department finds that the public interest, health, safety, or welfare imperatively requires emergency action, and if the Director incorporates a finding to that effect in the order, summary suspension of a service or a license to open, conduct, operate, and maintain an ambulatory surgical treatment center or any part thereof may be ordered pending proceedings for license revocation or other action, which shall be promptly instituted and determined.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 86-1292.)