---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 488.850"
title: "42"
number: "488.850"
heading: "Directed plan of correction."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/488.850"
---

# §488.850. Directed plan of correction.

- (a) **Application.** CMS may impose a directed plan of correction when an HHA:
  - (1) Has one or more deficiencies that warrant directing the HHA to take specific actions; or
  - (2) **Fails to submit an acceptable plan of correction.**
- (b) **Procedures.**
  - (1) **Before imposing this sanction, CMS provides the HHA notice of the impending sanction.**
  - (2) CMS or the temporary manager (with CMS approval) may direct the HHA to take corrective action to achieve specific outcomes within specific timeframes.
- (c) **Duration and effect of sanction.** If the HHA fails to achieve compliance with the conditions of participation within the timeframes specified in the directed plan of correction, CMS:
  - (1) May impose one or more other sanctions set forth in [§ 488.820](/cfr/42/488.820.md); or
  - (2) **Terminates the provider agreement.**

## Notes

### Source

Source: 77 FR 67165, Nov. 8, 2012, unless otherwise noted.

### Authority

Authority: 42 U.S.C 1302 and 1395hh.

### Source

Source: 53 FR 22859, June 17, 1988, unless otherwise noted.