State oversight

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-2507 — under Long-Term Care Facilities and Services.

Ark. Code Ann. § 20-10-2507

(a) The Department of Human Services shall exercise oversight over the compliance of a facility with the requirements of this subchapter to:(1) Ensure that the facility provides continuing education opportunities;(2) Involve observation and assessment of the proficiencies of direct care staff; and(3) Ensure compliance with any other requirements.

(1) Ensure that the facility provides continuing education opportunities;

(2) Involve observation and assessment of the proficiencies of direct care staff; and

(3) Ensure compliance with any other requirements.

(b) The department may use all of its enforcement tools to ensure that a facility complies with this subchapter.