This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new article that outlines the procedures state agencies must follow regarding disciplinary actions against licensed or contracted facilities. Specifically, it stipulates that an agency may not take disciplinary or enforcement action against a facility identified with only administrative deficiencies unless the facility is given a 72-hour period to address and cure those deficiencies. This change aims to provide facilities with an opportunity to rectify minor issues before facing penalties.

Additionally, the bill defines "administrative deficiency" as a violation that does not pose a physical or psychosocial risk to patients or residents. It clarifies that the term "agency" refers to the Department of Health Services, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, and the Department of Economic Security. These updates are intended to create a more supportive regulatory environment for facilities while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.