§ 501.24. Restrictions on a license.
The Department may refuse to renew a license, or may suspend, revoke, or limit a license of a birth center or may suspend admissions for any of the following reasons:
(1) A serious violation of this subpart, or of the Health Care Facilities Act (35 P. S. § § 448.101—448.904), or of other statutes, which seriously threatens the health, safety, and welfare of patients.
(2) Failure of an owner to submit a reasonable timetable for correction of deficiencies.
(3) The existence of a cyclical pattern of deficiencies that extends over a period of 2 or more years.
(4) Failure, by the holder of a provisional license, to correct deficiencies in accordance with a timetable submitted by the applicant and agreed upon by the Department.
(5) Fraud or deceit in obtaining, or attempting to obtain, a license.
(6) Lending, borrowing, or using the license of another, or in knowingly aiding or abetting the improper granting of a license.
(7) Incompetence, negligence, or misconduct in operating the birth center or in providing services to individuals.
(8) Mistreating or abusing individuals cared for by the birth center.
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