CMS-07-021/023 - Los Angeles County Department of Children and ...

EXHIBIT N
Limited to an additional 45 days, a hold status may be extended for extenuating
circumstances beyond the control of DCFS, with the understanding that the
extension of Hold status on a Contractor will require the approval of the Director or
his Deputy Director level designee. Hold Status may also be implemented when
there has been a serious event that may implicate the CONTRACTOR, in issues of
abuse or neglect; there is serious risk of abuse or neglect; or noncompliance with a
significant administrative/fiscal/programmatic requirement of the GH Contract for
which the CONTRACTOR failed to take corrective action (when appropriate)
pursuant to Section 15.0. A Hold request must be approved by a Division Chief.
3. Do-Not-Refer (DNR) Status - DNR refers to the suspension of new DCFS/Probation
placements when COUNTY reasonably believes, in its sole discretion, based on
prima facie evidence that the CONTRACTOR has engaged in conduct which may
jeopardize a minor or minors; there has been a serious event that may implicate the
CONTRACTOR in issues of abuse or neglect; there is serious risk of abuse or
neglect; or in issues of noncompliance with significant administrative/fiscal/
programmatic requirements of this Agreement for which the CONTRACTOR failed to
take corrective action (when appropriate) pursuant to Sub-section 15.1 of the
Contract, and as further described in Exhibit N. A DNR recommendation must be
approved by a Deputy Director.
4. Do-Not-Use (DNU) Status - DNU means that all Placed Children are removed from
the CONTRACTOR’s care within a specified period of time. No placement referrals
may be made to the facility. Do-Not-Use Status is used when COUNTY reasonably
believes, in its sole discretion, based upon prima facie evidence, that the
CONTRACTOR has engaged in conduct which may jeopardize a minor or minors;
there has been a serious event that may implicate the CONTRACTOR in issues of
abuse or neglect; there is serious risk of abuse or neglect; or in issues of
noncompliance with significant administrative/fiscal/programmatic requirements of
this Agreement for which the CONTRACTOR failed to take corrective action (when
appropriate) pursuant to Sub-section 15.1 of the Contract, and as further described
in Exhibit N. A DNU recommendation must be approved by a Deputy Director.
5. Termination Hold - In the event either COUNTY or CONTRACTOR terminates this
Contract for convenience or for default, COUNTY shall suspend referrals of children
to CONTRACTOR and remove, or cause to be removed, all Placed Children prior to
the effective date of termination. In such an event, the procedures described in this
exhibit will not occur. A Termination Hold must be approved by a Division Chief.
B. CAP Procedures
1. If DCFS requires/requests immediate action, oral notice is given and is followed up in
writing within one business day. Corrective action must be taken within (3) calendar
days from the date of verbal notification (which will be immediately followed with
written notification) for the following child safety issues: a) lack of psychotropic
medication authorizations; b) insufficient and/or inadequate clothing and essentials;