(2)(a) In a case where an imminent danger to the health or safety of the residents exists, a residential care facility license may be suspended immediately.
(b) The residential care facility is entitled to a contested case hearing to appeal an order of immediate suspension in accordance with procedures adopted by the Department of Justice by rule concerning emergency license suspensions.
(c) When the Department of Human Services issues an immediate suspension order under this subsection, the department may:
(A) Transition all residents of the residential care facility to other residential facilities; or
(B) Appoint a management company with demonstrated skill and experience in operating residential facilities to manage the residential care facility and care for the residents of the facility. If the facility is unable to pay for the appointed management company, the department shall use funds from the facility trustee account fund to cover the cost. [Formerly 443.440; 2021 c.316 §4]