§200.60. Preliminary Order and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing

a)         In the event that a person has violated or is alleged to have violated the statutes, regulations or terms of licensure or accreditation, the Agency shall commence administrative proceedings by the service of a Preliminary Order and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing upon the Respondent.

 

b)         The Preliminary Order and Notice of Opportunity for Hearing shall contain:

 

1)         A statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which a hearing would be held;

 

2)         A reference to the provisions of the statutes, regulations or terms of licensure or accreditation involved;

 

3)         A short and plain statement of the matters asserted, including dates, location, events, nature, extent, and duration, to advise the Respondent of the extent and nature of the alleged violations;

 

4)         A statement of the right to request a hearing and the date that a request for a hearing is to be submitted to the Agency, which shall be at least 10 days from the date of the Preliminary Order;

 

5)         The time, date and location when the hearing will be held, if one is requested; and

 

6)         A statement of the actions that will be taken by the Agency in the event that a hearing is not requested by the Respondent.

 

(Source:  Amended at 33 Ill. Reg. 14137, effective September 28, 2009)