Accreditation. 1. Comply with the local public health accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established by the Department to achieve full accreditation status. a. Failure to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery. b. Submit a written request for inquiry to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chair, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolution. 2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees: a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement. b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle. c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department. d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance. e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Local Health Department Agreement, Local Health Department Agreement, Local Health Department Agreement
Accreditation. 1a) Contractor agrees to maintain a current accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement from one of the following accrediting bodies: (i) Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC); (ii) National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA); (iii) Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) Contractor shall authorize the accrediting agency to provide information and data to the Exchange relating to Contractor’s accreditation, including the most recent accreditation survey and other data and information maintained by accrediting agency as required under 45 C.F.R. § 156.275.
b) Contractor shall be currently accredited and maintain its NCQA, URAC or AAAHC health plan accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement. Comply Contractor shall notify the Exchange of the date of any accreditation review scheduled during the term of this Agreement and the results of such review. Upon completion of any health plan accreditation review conducted during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide the Exchange with a copy of the Assessment Report within forty-five (45) days of report receipt.
c) If Contractor receives a rating of less than “accredited” in any category, loses an accreditation, or fails to maintain a current and up to date accreditation, Contractor shall notify the Exchange within ten (10) business days of such rating(s) change. Contractor will implement strategies to raise the Contractor’s rating to a level of at least “accredited” or to reinstate accreditation. Contractor will submit a written corrective action plan (CAP) to the Exchange within forty- five (45) days of receiving its initial notification of the change in category ratings.
d) Following the initial submission of the corrective action plans (“CAPs”), Contractor shall provide a written report to the Exchange on at least a quarterly basis regarding the status and progress of the submitted corrective action plan(s). Contractor shall request a follow-up review by the accreditation entity at the end of twelve (12) months and submit a copy of the follow-up Assessment Report to the Exchange within thirty (30) days of receipt, if applicable.
e) In the event Contractor’s overall accreditation is suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated, or in the event Contractor has undergone review prior to the expiration of its current accreditation and reaccreditation is suspended, revoked, or not granted at the time of expiration, the Exchange reserves the right to terminate any agreement by and between Contractor and the Exchange or suspend enrollment in Contractor’s QHPs, to ensure the Exchange is in compliance with the local public health federal requirement that all participating issuers maintain a current approved accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 156.275(a).
f) Upon request by the Department to achieve Exchange, Contractor will identify all health plan certification or accreditation programs undertaken, including any failed accreditation or certifications, and will also provide the full written report of such certification or accreditation status.
a. Failure to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry undertakings to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chair, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolutionExchange.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Qualified Health Plan Issuer Contract, Qualified Health Plan Issuer Contract
Accreditation. 1Before opening its doors, the Academy will apply to the Northwest Accreditation Commission, a Division of AdvancED, for accreditation as required in IDAPA 08.02.02.140. Comply with the local public health accreditation standards and follow The Academy will complete the accreditation process and schedule gain accreditation before its third year of operation. AdvancED is an accrediting agency committed to helping schools improve. Accreditation is obtained through a process and over a period of time. A school must be in operation for at least two years and show financial stability to be accredited. Initially, the Academy will contact XxxxxxXX and submit an application. A $500 application fee must accompany the application, along with the $750 annual accreditation fee. Within three months following the application submission, the Academy will prepare to host a Readiness Review while receiving support from AdvancED throughout the process. During this time, the Academy will be considered an applicant. Once the Readiness Review has been completed, the Academy will be in Candidacy status and will move forward with an Internal Review which consists of collecting student data; soliciting student, parent, and staff feedback; writing an executive summary of the school’s purpose and direction; and creating an improvement plan based on data, goals, and commitment. This review needs to be done while demonstrating compliance with AdvancED and government requirements. The Academy recognizes that during this time, it may not project or announce future accreditation by AdvancED. Candidacy does not equate with accreditation. Following the Internal Review, an External Review is conducted. This must be done within two years of becoming a candidate. A review team from XxxxxxXX will visit the Academy and observe classroom instruction, review student performance, solicit feedback from stakeholders, conduct interviews, and examine other evidence as needed. This review team will prepare a comprehensive report on its findings and determine an IEQ Score (Index of Education Quality). These findings and scores are reviewed by the AdvancED Accreditation Commission, which meets and grants accreditation status in January and June each year. The Academy anticipates accreditation for a five-year term and will submit necessary documentation, including a Progress Report, no later than two years following each External Review. An External Review is conducted every five years to maintain accreditation. The External Review Report will be provided to the authorizer along with any other requested reports. A wide variety of achievement data will be used in the educational planning process. The school administration and the Board of Directors will review school-wide achievement data that includes academic proficiency and growth with at least 95% of students participating in the state mandated tests. In addition, they will review school-wide proficiency and growth data at least one time a trimester. If necessary, the administration and faculty will develop action plans for improvement that would include differentiated instruction within the classroom, intervention plans for students at risk of not meeting set benchmarks and more frequent monitoring of student achievement. Each week teams of teachers will meet to review student achievement data and will make necessary adjustments to their instructional plans that include differentiated instruction, implementation of interventions, and frequent monitoring of progress. If the Academy at any point is identified as a school in need of improvement, the Academy’s Board of Directors will actively look at data to ensure effective leaders are in place. In addition, school leaders, including the leadership team, will look closely at multiple levels of data to begin determining where and what focus areas need to be addressed. Strategic improvement planning will go into effect, and the Idaho State Department of Education will become a network and resource to help guide the Academy in school improvement efforts. The Academy will utilize the statewide System of Support and framework for analyzing problems, identifying underlying causes, and addressing instructional issues to better understand why it has not made sufficient progress in student achievement. A plan will be written that will be comprehensive, highly structured, specific and focused on the Academy’s instructional program. The Academy will utilize the WISE tool and other state suggested tools that allow it to include scientifically based research that will strengthen the core academic subjects in the school and address the specific academic issues that caused the school to be identified for school improvement. Tab 5 – Governance Structure, Parental Involvement, and Audits The Academy will be a legally and operationally independent entity established by the Department non-profit corporation’s Board of Directors. The elected Board of Directors will be legally accountable for the operation of the school. The Academy commits to achieve full accreditation status.
a. Failure compliance with all federal and state laws and rules and acknowledges its responsibility for identifying essential laws and regulations and complying with them. The Board of Directors will serve as the public agents who govern the Academy. There will be not less than 5 nor more than 9 members on the Board of Directors. Initially, the Board of Directors will remain the same as the Organizing Group. A list of Board members and their backgrounds is included as Appendix D. Upon successful establishment of the school and after one to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans two years of action within operations, transition to a long-term governing board will be accomplished through the prescribed time period will result procedures set forth in the status Restated Bylaws. Governance of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may the Academy resides exclusively with the Board and not with the originators of the business idea. The originators of the idea for the Academy took steps, from the outset, to minimize the risk of founder’s syndrome by recruiting an independent Board immediately following organization and by declining to be voting members of the Board. From the outset, the visionaries have deliberately limited their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred role in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry organization, providing information and vision to the Department should Board of Directors, but allowing the Grantee disagree Board of Directors to govern the organization. By removing themselves from positions of control, the visionaries reduced the risk of problems associated with onfounder’s syndrome. Bylaws have been adopted to promote and retain long-site review findings or their accreditation statusterm commitment to the mission of the Academy by staggering the transition of board members so that no more than two-fifths of the board is replaced at any one time. Notwithstanding this Board continuity, the bylaws promote ongoing change in the makeup of the Board of Directors through annual elections so as to encourage fresh perspective and bring new talents to bear on the success of the Academy. The request must identify Board members will make every attempt to include a balance of skills and vocations on the disagreement Board as new members are determined in accordance with the procedures set forth in the Restated Bylaws. Desired skills and resolution soughtvocations include, but are not limited to, legal expertise; financial/accounting expertise; education expertise including administration, instruction, and special education; and business operations expertise. To that end, it is anticipated the Board will organize from within its membership a Recruiting Committee committed to and tasked with identifying potential new board members. The inquiry participants Academy will also seek to identify potential successor board members by polling members of the Parent-Faculty Association and through publicly available publications. The Board will maintain a list of potential future board members from individuals identified by the Parent-Faculty Association. In addition to identifying potential future board members, the Recruitment Committee will be comprised tasked with: assessing the skills, experience, and expertise of Grantee staffthe existing board to identify gaps; evaluating potential future board members against identified needs; extending invitations to potential board members to run for vacancies, Department staffand establishing an orientation program to assist new directors in becoming familiar both with the Academy and the responsibilities of board members. Upon departure of a Board Member from the Board of Directors or at the conclusion of a Board Members term of services, efforts will be made to personally recruit candidates with similar professional backgrounds and expertise to fill vacancies through the election procedures set forth in the Restated Bylaws. The Board of Directors’ responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Securing adequate and appropriate board leadership training available through the Idaho School Boards Association or its equivalent including but not limited to training on school finance, ethics, school governance and strategic planning. Upon approval of the Academy’s charter, the Accreditation Commission ChairBoard will evaluate its needs relative to training available through ISBA and will select and enroll in the training program in which it will participate. A similar assessment and enrollment will take place annually to ensure the Board has continuous training and stays abreast of relevant new developments. To the extent the Board identifies any areas of deficiency that cannot be addressed through training provided by ISBA, the Board of Directors will also arrange specialized training relative to those areas, including if necessary, training relative to Idaho’s open meeting laws and public records laws so as to ensure compliance with such laws in the Board of Directors’ administration of the Academy’s business. • Securing adequate and appropriate Academic Program training by participating in the IB continuum workshop “Governance: Introduction to the IB for school owners and board members” and/or its equivalent. • Aiding in the business operations of the school, including the procurement of funding and ensuring operation of the business in accordance with the requirements of the Idaho Nonprofit Corporation Act, Chapter 3, Title 30, Idaho Code. • Monitoring and assessing the school’s compliance with the provisions of its charter under the Idaho Public Charter Schools Act, Chapter 52, Title 33, Idaho Code. • Holding meetings which follow open meetings laws, including the posting of agendas at least 24-48 hours in advance, quorums, executive session procedures, board meeting frequency, etc. • Maintaining entity records in accordance with Idaho public record laws, including keeping accurate meeting minutes, complying with public access requirements, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolution.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings fulfilling any Freedom of Information Act requests for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will be given 75 days to review the package, meet other records in accordance with the Departmentrequirements of that act. • Meeting as necessary, and sign and return with one meeting serving as the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment annual meeting of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cyclecorporation.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Charter School Performance Certificate, Performance Certificate
Accreditation. 12.1.1 The Certification Authority will perform all of the actions required of the Certification Authority in the Accreditation Policy.
2.1.2 The Certification Authority will, within ten (10) business days of receipt of the Registration Form, audit all accreditation-related information provided by the Organization, including supporting evidence, and check that the submitted information is complete and well-formed. Comply If an incomplete or poorly-formed submission is received, the Organization will be notified within ten (10) business days via electronic mail with a list of all the missing, incomplete or poorly formed items, and will be invited to re-submit the Registration Form. Once the revised submission is received, the initial audit will resume, with an additional ten (10) business days turnaround time.
2.1.3 After a complete and well-formed submission is received, the Certification Authority's designated Assessor will carry out the documentation Assessment within ten (10) business days.
2.1.4 The Certification Authority will contact the Organization with the local public health accreditation standards and follow result of the accreditation process and schedule established by documentation Assessment within six (6) business days of receiving the Department to achieve full accreditation statusAssessment report from the Assessor.
a. Failure 2.1.5 If the Assessment report indicates that the Accreditation Requirements have been met, the Certification Authority will notify the Organization via electronic mail that Accreditation has been achieved.
2.1.6 If the Assessment report indicates that there are any significant deficiencies with respect to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans the Accreditation Requirements, the Certification Authority will notify the Organization of action the deficiencies, which must then be corrected within sixty (60) calendar days. Accreditation will not be granted until any such deficiencies have been corrected to the prescribed time period Certification Authority’s satisfaction.
2.1.7 If the Assessment report indicates that there are only minor deficiencies with respect to the Accreditation Requirements, the Certification Authority will result notify the Organization of the deficiencies and will grant Accreditation subject to the minor deficiencies being corrected within sixty (60) calendar days. Such Accreditation may be revoked in the status event that the Organization does not correct such deficiencies within sixty (60) calendar days, to the satisfaction of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service deliveryCertification Authority.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry to 2.1.8 Within six (6) months of the Department should achievement of Accreditation, the Grantee disagree with Assessor will schedule an on- site audit of the delivery of the ATC. The on-site review findings audit will be performed by a member of the Certification Authority’s staff or their accreditation statusby a third party appointed by the Certification Authority for this purpose.
2.1.9 The report of the on-site audit will be communicated to the Organization. The request report will list: • any major deficiencies that must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants be addressed within sixty (60) days or Accreditation will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chairrevoked, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information • any minor deficiencies and seek resolution.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for complianceby which they must be corrected.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Accreditation Agreement
Accreditation. 1Before opening its doors, Future will apply to the Northwest Accreditation Commission, a division of AdvancED, for accreditation, as required in IDAPA 08.02.02.140. Comply with the local public health accreditation standards and follow Future will complete the accreditation process review and schedule established by the Department to achieve full accreditation status.
a. Failure to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action obtain candidacy status within the prescribed time period first year of operation. The accreditation report and/or self-evaluation will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry be submitted to the Department should authorizer annually, as required by Idaho Code 33-5206(7). AdvancED is an accrediting agency committed to helping schools improve. Accreditation is obtained through a process and over a period of time. A school must be in operation for at least two years and show financial stability to be accredited. Initially, Future will contact XxxxxxXX and submit an application along with an accompanying $500 application fee as well as a $750 annual accreditation fee. Within three months following the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation statusapplication submissions, Future will prepare to host a Readiness Review while receiving support from AdvancED throughout the process. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants During this time, Xxxxxx will be comprised considered an applicant. Once the Readiness Review has been complete, Future will be in Candidacy status and will move forward with an Internal Review, which consists of Grantee staffcollecting student data; soliciting student, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chairparent, and staff feedback; writing an executive summary or the Accreditation Coordinator school’s purpose and direction; and creating an improvement plan based on data, goals, and commitment. This review needs to be done while demonstrating compliance with AdvancED and government requirements. Future recognizes that during this time, it may not project or announce future accreditation by AdvancED. Candidacy does not equate to accreditation. Following the Internal Review, an External Review is conducted. This must be done within two years of becoming a candidate. A review team from AdvancED will visit Future and observe classroom instruction, review student performance, solicit feedback from stakeholders, conduct interviews, and examine other evidence as needed. Participants This review team will clarify factsprepare a comprehensive report on its findings and determine an IEQ Score (Index of Education Quality). These findings and scores are reviewed by AdvancED Accreditation Commission, verify information which meets and seek resolution.
2grants accreditation status in January and June each year. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings Future anticipates accreditation for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”a five-year term and will submit necessary documentation, the Grantee will receive including a Consent Agreement Package from the Departmentprogress report, no later than two years following each External Review. Grantees and their local governing entities An External Review is conducted every five years to maintain accreditation. The External Review Report will be given 75 days provided to review the package, meet authorizer along with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreementany other requested reports.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Performance Certificate
Accreditation. 1Before opening its doors, the Academy will apply to the Northwest Accreditation Commission, a Division of AdvancED, for accreditation as required in IDAPA 08.02.02.140. Comply with the local public health accreditation standards and follow The Academy will complete the accreditation process and schedule established gain accreditation before its third year of operation. AdvancED is an accrediting agency committed to helping schools improve. Accreditation is obtained through a process and over a period of time. A school must be in operation for at least two years and show financial stability to be accredited. Initially, the Academy will contact XxxxxxXX and submit an application. A $500 application fee must accompany the application, along with the $750 annual accreditation fee. Within three months following the application submission, the Academy will prepare to host a Readiness Review while receiving support from AdvancED throughout the process. During this time, the Academy will be considered an applicant. Once the Readiness Review has been completed, the Academy will be in Candidacy status and will move forward with an Internal Review which consists of collecting student data; soliciting student, parent, and staff feedback; writing an executive summary of the school’s purpose and direction; and creating an improvement plan based on data, goals, and commitment. This review needs to be done while demonstrating compliance with AdvancED and government requirements. The Academy recognizes that during this time, it may not project or announce future accreditation by AdvancED. Candidacy does not equate with accreditation. Following the Internal Review, an External Review is conducted. This must be done within two years of becoming a candidate. A review team from XxxxxxXX will visit the Academy and observe classroom instruction, review student performance, solicit feedback from stakeholders, conduct interviews, and examine other evidence as needed. This review team will prepare a comprehensive report on its findings and determine an IEQ Score (Index of Education Quality). These findings and scores are reviewed by the Department AdvancED Accreditation Commission, which meets and grants accreditation status in January and June each year. The Academy anticipates accreditation for a five-year term and will submit necessary documentation, including a Progress Report, no later than two years following each External Review. An External Review is conducted every five years to achieve full accreditation status.
a. Failure maintain accreditation. The External Review Report will be provided to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective the authorizer along with any other requested reports. A wide variety of achievement data will be used in the educational planning process. The school administration and the Board of Directors will review school-wide achievement data that includes academic proficiency and growth with at least 95% of students participating in the state mandated tests. In addition, they will review school-wide proficiency and growth data at least one time a trimester. If necessary, the administration and faculty will develop action plans of action for improvement that would include differentiated instruction within the prescribed time period classroom, intervention plans for students at risk of not meeting set benchmarks and more frequent monitoring of student achievement. Each week teams of teachers will result meet to review student achievement data and will make necessary adjustments to their instructional plans that include differentiated instruction, implementation of interventions, and frequent monitoring of progress. If the Academy at any point is identified as a school in the status need of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staffimprovement, the Accreditation Commission ChairAcademy’s Board of Directors will actively look at data to ensure effective leaders are in place. In addition, school leaders, including the leadership team, will look closely at multiple levels of data to begin determining where and what focus areas need to be addressed. Strategic improvement planning will go into effect, and the Accreditation Coordinator as neededIdaho State Department of Education will become a network and resource to help guide the Academy in school improvement efforts. Participants The Academy will clarify factsutilize the statewide System of Support and framework for analyzing problems, verify information identifying underlying causes, and seek resolution.
2addressing instructional issues to better understand why it has not made sufficient progress in student achievement. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities A plan will be given 75 days written that will be comprehensive, highly structured, specific and focused on the Academy’s instructional program. The Academy will utilize the WISE tool and other state suggested tools that allow it to review include scientifically based research that will strengthen the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result core academic subjects in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by school and address the Departmentspecific academic issues that caused the school to be identified for school improvement.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Performance Certificate
Accreditation. 1. Comply with the local public health accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established by the Department to achieve full accreditation status.
a. Failure to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chair, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolution.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:: DRAFT
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will shall be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will shall be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Local Health Department Agreement
Accreditation. 1. Comply with the local public health accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established by the Department to achieve full accreditation status.
a. Failure to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chair, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolution.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will shall be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will shall be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Local Health Department Agreement
Accreditation. 1. Comply with the local public health accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established by the Department to achieve full accreditation status.
a. Failure Grantees that fail to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in receive the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry to the Department should the Grantee Grantees that disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation statusstatus may request an inquiry through written request to the Department. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chair, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolution.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will shall be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure Grantee failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will shall be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Samples: Local Health Department Agreement
Accreditation. 1a) Contractor agrees to maintain a current accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement from one of the following accrediting bodies: (i) Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC); (ii) National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA); (iii) Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Comply Contractor shall authorize the accrediting agency to provide information and data to the Exchange relating to Contractor’s accreditation, including the most recent accreditation survey and other data and information maintained by accrediting agency as required under 45 C.F.R. § 156.275.
b) Contractor shall be currently accredited and maintain its NCQA, URAC or AAAHC health plan accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement. Contractor shall notify the Exchange of the date of any accreditation review scheduled during the term of this Agreement and the results of such review. Upon completion of any health plan accreditation review conducted during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide the Exchange with a copy of the Assessment Report within forty-five (45) days of report receipt.
c) If Contractor receives a rating of less than “accredited” in any category, loses an accreditation, or fails to maintain a current and up to date accreditation, Contractor shall notify the Exchange within ten (10) business days of such rating(s) change. Contractor will implement strategies to raise the Contractor’s rating to a level of at least “accredited” or to reinstate accreditation. Contractor will submit a written corrective action plan (CAP) to the Exchange within forty- five (45) days of receiving its initial notification of the change in category ratings.
d) Following the initial submission of the corrective action plans (“CAPs”), Contractor shall provide a written report to the Exchange on at least a quarterly basis regarding the status and progress of the submitted corrective action plan(s). Contractor shall request a follow-up review by the accreditation entity at the end of twelve (12) months and submit a copy of the follow-up Assessment Report to the Exchange within thirty (30) days of receipt, if applicable.
e) In the event Contractor’s overall accreditation is suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated, or in the event Contractor has undergone review prior to the expiration of its current accreditation and reaccreditation is suspended, revoked, or not granted at the time of expiration, the Exchange reserves the right to terminate any agreement by and between Contractor and the Exchange or suspend enrollment in Contractor’s QHPs, to ensure the Exchange is in compliance with the local public health federal requirement that all participating issuers maintain a current approved accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established pursuant to 45 C.F.R. § 156.275(a).
f) Upon request by the Department to achieve Exchange, Contractor will identify all health plan certification or accreditation programs undertaken, including any failed accreditation or certifications, and will also provide the full written report of such certification or accreditation status.
a. Failure to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry undertakings to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chair, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolutionExchange.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Accreditation. 1a) Contractor agrees to maintain a current accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement from one of the following accrediting bodies: (i) Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC); (ii) National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA); (iii) Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) Contractor shall authorize the accrediting agency to provide information and data to the Exchange relating to Contractor’s accreditation, including, the most recent accreditation survey and other data and information maintained by accrediting agency as required under 45 C.F.R. § 156.275.
b) Contractor shall be currently accredited and maintain its NCQA, URAC or AAAHC health plan accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement. Comply Contractor shall notify the Exchange of the date of any accreditation review scheduled during the term of this Agreement and the results of such review. Upon completion of any health plan accreditation review conducted during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide the Exchange with a copy of the Assessment Report within forty-five (45) days of report receipt.
c) If Contractor receives a rating of less than “accredited” in any category, loses an accreditation, or fails to maintain a current and up to date accreditation, Contractor shall notify the Exchange within ten (10) business days of such rating(s) change. Contractor will implement strategies to raise the Contractor’s rating to a level of at least “accredited” or to reinstate accreditation. Contractor will submit a written corrective action plan (CAP) to the Exchange within forty- five (45) days of receiving its initial notification of the change in category ratings.
d) Following the initial submission of the corrective action plans (“CAPs”), Contractor shall provide a written report to the Exchange on at least a quarterly basis regarding the status and progress of the submitted corrective action plan(s). Contractor shall request a follow-up review by the accreditation entity at the end of twelve (12) months and submit a copy of the follow-up Assessment Report to the Exchange within thirty (30) days of receipt, if applicable.
e) In the event Contractor’s overall accreditation is suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated, or in the event Contractor has undergone review prior to the expiration of its current accreditation and reaccreditation is suspended, revoked, or not granted at the time of expiration, the Exchange reserves the right to terminate any agreement by and between Contractor and the Exchange or suspend enrollment in Contractor’s QHPs, to ensure the Exchange is in compliance with the local public health accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established federal requirement that all participating issuers maintain a current approved accreditation.
f) Upon request by the Department to achieve Exchange, Contractor will identify all health plan certification or accreditation programs undertaken, including any failed accreditation or certifications, and will also provide the full written report of such certification or accreditation status.
a. Failure to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry undertakings to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chair, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolutionExchange.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Accreditation. 1a) Contractor agrees to maintain a current accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement from one of the following accrediting bodies: (i) Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC); (ii) National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA); (iii) Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Comply Contractor shall provide a c opy of the accrediting agency’s certificate upon renewal. Contractor shall authorize the accrediting agency to provide information and data to Covered California relating to C ontractor’s accreditation, including the most recent accreditation survey and other data and information maintained by accrediting agency as required under 45 C.F.R. § 156.275.
b) Contractor shall be currently accredited and maintain its NCQA, URAC or AAAHC health plan accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement. Contractor shall notify Covered California of the date of any accreditation review scheduled during the term of this Agreement and the results of such review. Upon completion of any health plan accreditation review conducted during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide Covered California with a copy of the Assessment Report within forty-five (45) days of report receipt.
c) If Contractor receives a rating of less than “accredited” in any category, loses an accreditation, or fails to maintain a current and up to date accreditation, Contractor shall notify Covered California within ten (10) business days of such rating(s) change. Contractor will implement strategies to raise the Contractor’s rating to a level of at least “accredited” or to reinstate accreditation. Contractor will submit a written corrective action plan (CAP) to Covered California within forty-five (45) days of receiving its initial notification of the change in category ratings.
d) Following the initial submission of the CAP(s), Contractor shall provide a written report to Covered California on at least a quarterly basis regarding the status and progress of the CAP(s). Contractor shall request a follow-up review by the accreditation entity within twelve (12) months and submit a copy of the follow-up Assessment Report to Covered California within thirty (30) days of receipt, if applicable.
e) In the event Contractor’s overall accreditation is suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated, or in the event Contractor has undergone review prior to the expiration of its current accreditation and reaccreditation is suspended, revoked, or not granted at the time of expiration, Covered California reserves the right to terminate any agreement by and between Contractor and Covered California or suspend enrollment in Contractor’s QHPs, or avail itself of any other remedies in this Agreement, to ensure Covered California is in compliance with the local public health federal requirement that all participating QHP Issuers maintain a current approved accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established by the Department pursuant to achieve full accreditation status45 C.F.R. § 156.275(a).
a. Failure to meet f) Upon request by Covered California, Contractor will identify all health plan certification or accreditation requirements programs undertaken, including any failed accreditation or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chaircertifications, and will also provide the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolutionfull written report of such certification or accreditation undertakings to Covered California.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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Accreditation. 1a) Contractor agrees to maintain a current accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement from one of the following accrediting bodies: (i) Utilization Review Accreditation Commission (URAC); (ii) National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA); (iii) Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) Contractor shall authorize the accrediting agency to provide information and data to the Exchange relating to Contractor’s accreditation, including, the most recent accreditation survey and other data and information maintained by accrediting agency as required under 45 C.F.R. § 156.275.
b) Contractor shall be currently accredited and maintain its NCQA, URAC or AAAHC health plan accreditation throughout the term of the Agreement. Comply Contractor shall notify the Exchange of the date of any accreditation review scheduled during the term of this Agreement and the results of such review. Upon completion of any health plan accreditation review conducted during the term of this Agreement, Contractor shall provide the Exchange with a copy of the Assessment Report within forty-five (45) days of report receipt.
c) If Contractor receives a rating of less than “accredited” in any category, loses an accreditation, or fails to maintain a current and up to date accreditation, Contractor shall notify the Exchange within ten (10) business days of such rating(s) change and shall be required to provide the Exchange with all corrective action(s). Contractor will implement strategies to raise the Contractor’s rating to a level of at least “accredited” or to reinstate accreditation. Contractor will submit a written corrective action plan (CAP) to the Exchange within forty-five (45) days of receiving its initial notification of the change in category ratings.
d) Following the initial submission of the corrective action plans (“CAPs”), Contractor shall provide a written report to the Exchange on at least a quarterly basis regarding the status and progress of the submitted corrective action plan(s). Contractor shall request a follow-up review by the accreditation entity at the end of twelve (12) months and submit a copy of the follow-up Assessment Report to the Exchange within thirty (30) days of receipt, if applicable.
e) In the event Contractor’s overall accreditation is suspended, revoked, or otherwise terminated, or in the event Contractor has undergone review prior to the expiration of its current accreditation and reaccreditation is suspended, revoked, or not granted at the time of expiration, the Exchange reserves the right to terminate any agreement by and between Contractor and the Exchange or suspend enrollment in Contractor’s QHPs, to ensure the Exchange is in compliance with the local public health accreditation standards and follow the accreditation process and schedule established federal requirement that all participating issuers maintain a current approved accreditation.
f) Upon request by the Department to achieve Exchange, Contractor will identify all health plan certification or accreditation programs undertaken, including any failed accreditation or certifications, and will also provide the full written report of such certification or accreditation status.
a. Failure to meet all accreditation requirements or implement corrective plans of action within the prescribed time period will result in the status of “Not Accredited.” Grantees designated as “Not Accredited” may have their Department allocations reduced for costs incurred in the assurance of service delivery.
b. Submit a written request for inquiry undertakings to the Department should the Grantee disagree with on-site review findings or their accreditation status. The request must identify the disagreement and resolution sought. The inquiry participants will be comprised of Grantee staff, Department staff, the Accreditation Commission Chair, and the Accreditation Coordinator as needed. Participants will clarify facts, verify information and seek resolutionExchange.
2. Consent Agreements/Administrative Compliance Orders/Administrative Hearings for "Not Accredited" Grantees:
a. If designated as “Not Accredited”, the Grantee will receive a Consent Agreement Package from the Department. Grantees and their local governing entities will be given 75 days to review the package, meet with the Department, and sign and return the Consent Agreement.
b. Fulfillment of the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement will not affect accreditation status, but impacts the Grantees’ ability to fulfill its contractual obligations under the Local Health Department Grant Agreement. Grantees designated as “Not Accredited”, will retain this designation until the subsequent accreditation cycle.
c. Failure to fulfill the terms and conditions of the Consent Agreement within the prescribed time period will result in the issuance of an Administrative Compliance Order by the Department.
d. Within 60 working days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order and proposed compliance period, a local governing entity may petition the Department for an administrative hearing. If the local governing entity does not petition the Department for a hearing within 60 days after receipt of an Administrative Compliance Order, the order and proposed compliance date will be final. After a hearing, the Department may reaffirm, modify, or revoke the order or modify the time permitted for compliance.
e. If the local governing entity fails to correct a deficiency for which a final order has been issued within the period permitted for compliance, the Department may petition the appropriate circuit court for a writ of mandamus to compel correction.
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