Sec. 47.32.100. Cooperation with investigation.
An entity shall cooperate with an investigation initiated by the department with licensing authority for that entity under AS 47.32.010. An investigated entity shall (1) permit representatives of the investigating department to inspect the entity; review records, including files of individuals who received services from the entity; interview staff; and interview individuals receiving services from […]
Sec. 47.32.110. Right of access and inspection.
(a) A designated agent or employee of a department with licensing authority under AS 47.32.010 shall have right of access to an entity within that department’s licensing authority (1) to determine whether an application for licensure or renewal is appropriate; (2) to conduct a complaint investigation; (3) to conduct a standard inspection; (4) to inspect […]
Sec. 47.32.120. Report.
(a) Within 10 working days after completing an investigation or inspection under AS 47.32.090 – 47.32.110, the department that conducted the investigation or inspection shall prepare a report of the results of the investigation or inspection and mail a copy of the report to the entity. The report shall include a description of (1) any […]
Sec. 47.32.130. Enforcement action: immediate revocation or suspension.
(a) If the applicable department’s report of investigation or inspection under AS 47.32.120 concludes that the department with licensing authority for the entity under AS 47.32.010 has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of an applicable statute or regulation has occurred that presents an immediate danger to the health, safety, or welfare of an […]
Sec. 47.32.140. Violations, compliance, and enforcement.
(a) If the report of investigation or inspection under AS 47.32.120 concludes that the department with licensing authority has reasonable cause to believe that a violation of an applicable statute or regulation has occurred, that department shall provide notice to the entity of the violation and an opportunity to cure the violation within a reasonable […]
Sec. 47.32.150. Hearings.
(a) Upon receipt of a timely request for a hearing by an entity regarding an enforcement action under AS 47.32.130(a) or 47.32.140(d)(3), (5), (6), (7), or (9), the applicable department shall request the chief administrative law judge appointed under AS 44.64.020 to appoint an administrative law judge employed or retained by the office of administrative […]
Sec. 47.32.160. Immunity.
(a) The Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services and the employees and agents of both departments are not liable for civil damages as a result of an act or omission in the licensure process, the monitoring of a licensed entity, or any activities under this chapter. (b) A volunteer who […]
Sec. 47.32.170. Criminal penalty.
A person who intentionally or with criminal negligence violates a provision of this chapter or a regulation adopted under this chapter related to the health and safety of persons served by an entity required to comply with this chapter is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Sec. 47.32.180. Confidentiality; release of certain information.
(a) Except as otherwise provided by law, the following are confidential and may not be disclosed to the public without a court order: complaints; investigations; inspections; records related to a complaint, investigation, or inspection; and the identity of a complainant and of individuals receiving services from an entity. (b) With the exception of information that […]
Sec. 47.32.190. Access to information.
Notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, the divisions of each department assigned to implement this chapter shall have access to any information compiled or retained by other divisions of that department, regardless of the nature of the information or whether the information is considered confidential, in order to assist in administering the provisions of this […]