This bill proposes to amend current statutes by adding a new article that outlines the conditions under which state agencies can take disciplinary or enforcement action against licensed or contracted facilities. Specifically, it stipulates that such actions can only occur if the agency allows the facility a 72-hour period to cure any identified administrative deficiencies. The bill defines "administrative deficiency" as a violation that does not physically or psychosocially impact patients or residents, and it clarifies that the relevant agencies include the Department of Health Services, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, and the Department of Economic Security.

Additionally, the bill removes any outright prohibition on taking disciplinary action against facilities with only administrative deficiencies, thereby allowing agencies to proceed with enforcement actions after the specified cure period. This change aims to provide a structured approach to addressing administrative issues while ensuring that facilities have an opportunity to rectify deficiencies before facing penalties.