Common use of Violations and Deviations Clause in Contracts

Violations and Deviations. a. If the County discovers any practice, procedure, or policy of the Contractor which deviates from the requirements of this Contract, violates federal or state law, threatens the success of the program conducted pursuant to this Contract, jeopardizes the fiscal integrity of such program, or compromises the health or safety of recipients of service, County may require corrective action, withhold payment in whole or in part, or terminate this Contract immediately. If County notifies Contractor that corrective action is required, Contractor shall promptly initiate and correct any and all discrepancies, violations or deficiencies to the satisfaction of the County within thirty (30) days, unless County notifies Contractor that it is necessary to make corrections at an earlier date in order to protect the health and safety of recipients of service. If Contractor is an in-patient facility, Contractor shall submit its patient admissions and length of stay requests for utilization review through existing hospital systems or professional standards review organizations. b. Contractor shall notify the County immediately should Contractor or its agents be investigated for, charged with, or convicted of a health care related offense. During the pendency of any such proceedings, Contractor shall keep the County fully informed about the status of such proceedings and shall consult with the County prior to taking any action which will directly impact the County. This Contract may be terminated immediately by County upon the actual exclusion, debarment, loss of licensure, or conviction of Contractor or its agents of a health care offense. Contractor shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the County for any loss or damage resulting from the conviction, debarment, or exclusion of Contractor or its agents.