If a facility is found to have a pattern of noncompliance, what is the maximum fine that can be imposed?

The maximum fine that can be imposed for a facility found to have a pattern of noncompliance is $1,000. This amount reflects the regulatory framework designed to encourage compliance with health facility standards while also addressing repeated violations.

Imposing a fine helps to ensure that facilities take corrective action and improve their practices to meet compliance standards. The fine serves as a deterrent against future violations, promoting safer environments for patients and staff. This amount is significant enough to motivate facilities to prioritize compliance without being excessively punitive.

Other potential fines indicated might represent either different scenarios or lesser degrees of violations, but in the context of a pattern of noncompliance, the established maximum is indeed $1,000.