Section 501.70  Monitoring and Technical Assistance

a)         The Department will monitor and provide technical assistance to PAIPs to ensure the programs' continued compliance with this Part.  To remain protocol approved, programs must:

1)         cooperate with the Department's technical assistance and monitoring process that may include desk reviews, site visits, service reports and other measures designed to assess adherence to protocols;

2)         notify the Department of program and staff changes within 30 days after the change; and

3)         develop written policies and procedures that address all Sections in Subpart B to support protocol compliance.

b)         PAIPs found not to be in compliance with the State program requirements will be required to submit a corrective action plan for approval and implement the approved plan to remain on the DHS protocol approved list. A PAIP removed from the DHS protocol list due to noncompliance with the program requirements may appeal the decision as outlined in Section 501.50.  Any exception to the program requirements must be reviewed and approved by the Department and the PASC.