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    <Step id="0c325a8e-69d1-4148-8fa3-4b4ffd3dced4" name="Introduction" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;Here is a list of regulatory options available to evaluators in Tennessee. For a definition of each tool, just click on the tool.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;" intro="true">
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    <Step id="8ffe74c5-d6f7-4455-b1ba-b47f8df638c7" name="Check Sheets" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;A written protocol to be used during routine inspections to make sure all program components are reviewed and results documented.  Includes references to key rules.  A copy of the completed checklist is shared with facility at end of visit. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="18560d9d-7dca-43c0-9473-6c34348c04c3" name="Civil Penalties" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;Legal enforcement that allows the state to apply financial penalties (fines) for non-compliance as a consequence of violations.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="3bae6bba-bbe6-4762-9960-f70d31665dcc" name="Complaint Investigation" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='24' color=''&gt;Visit that is prompted by a specific complaint that has been determined to fall within licensing authority.  Includes interviews with Director and all parties involved, including staff and witnesses.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="7f8cd663-8c05-4e7d-8f4f-1f23bed714b4" name="Denial" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;Legally denying a licensing application or renewal application.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="dc65dd8e-af85-47e1-929a-c376240dc740" name="Monitoring Visit" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;Routine visit to monitor compliance of facility. Can be announced or unannounced.  Occurs 5 - 7 times per year; each visit focuses on a specific aspect of the program. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="ed40335f-28bd-47b0-b826-49a52e719fc4" name="Plan of Corrective Action" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;(in non-legal actions)&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt; A list of violations with specific actions and timelines for correction that have been agreed to by both parties.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="8f776a92-b772-4062-9d82-47d566c2f379" name="Probation" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;Legal enforcement taken in cases of recurring violations. This is an effective incentive for facility to take action since it requires formal posting of probation on the premises as well as notification sent to parents.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="60612a8a-d3b5-4e05-a062-a9009a017911" name="Put on Notice Letter" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;Letter sent to facility as formal notification of a critical violation.  Letter includes:&lt;br&gt;&lt;/br&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;&lt;textformat tabstops='[0]' indent='-20' leftmargin='40'&gt;•&lt;TAB&gt;&lt;/TAB&gt;description of rules violated,&lt;/textformat&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;&lt;textformat tabstops='[0]' indent='-20' leftmargin='40'&gt;•&lt;TAB&gt;&lt;/TAB&gt;legal consequences for failure to correct, &lt;/textformat&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;&lt;textformat tabstops='[0]' indent='-20' leftmargin='40'&gt;•&lt;TAB&gt;&lt;/TAB&gt;a reasonable timeframe to demonstrate compliance.&lt;/textformat&gt;&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="5dd2ef41-a0e9-49f5-afdc-79d2dc6da2c3" name="Restricted License" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;Legal enforcement taken when a facility has critical or repeat violations in certain aspects of their operation. For instance, a facility that has critical violations in infant care may have their license restricted to prohibit caring for infants while the license remains intact for services to older children.  &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="d7c9d21d-6b8a-4995-af3f-8bdf41529b60" name="Revocation" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;The legal removal of an existing license based on on-going or critical violations that threaten the safety of the population served. &lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="98a48226-c88c-4b38-adb5-5679cc5bd8b6" name="Safety Plan" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;A plan put in place during an investigation and as a consequence of a serious allegation, such a care taker striking a child.  The Safety Plan in this case might specify that the accused care taker cannot be alone with children; that a specific individual must be within sight supervision of the accused at all times, etc.  This plan is signed by both parties and remains in place until lifted in writing.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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    <Step id="72791591-b31b-4976-9e10-27b6874514c0" name="Suspension" title="" number="" html="&lt;p align='left'&gt;&lt;font face='Articulate' size='21' color=''&gt;Legal enforcement in cases where a facility is unable to get something corrected and the violation creates a jeopardy situation for children.  This action results in an immediate suspension of the license (closure of facility) while either the investigation continues, the agency works to come back into compliance, or the licensing agency gathers evidence to move toward closure.&lt;/font&gt;&lt;/p&gt;">
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