6VAC15-20-90: Appeal process for audits/inspections and schedule

A. The Board of Corrections will review appeals for locally or privately operated community facilities or community residential programs.

B. Appeals shall be submitted to the Compliance and Accreditation Unit (as noted above) along with the plan of action within 10 working days of receipt of the notification of deficiencies. The Compliance and Accreditation Unit supervisor shall submit the appeal to the board.

C. Upon completion of the board's review of the appeal, notification of the decision shall be forwarded no later than five days after the board meeting to the facility or program administrator.

D. If the appeal is ultimately denied by the board, the Compliance and Accreditation Unit will review and confirm the submitted plan of action and present a final recommendation for consideration by the board at the following board meeting.