HCSSAs must submit an acceptable plan of correction within 10 calendar days of receipt of the CMS-2567 or Form 3724.

• Failing to do so may result in an administrative penalty, per 26 TAC §558.527(g)(3).
• Failure to submit a PoC for federal deficiencies within 10 days of receipt of the CMS-2567 could result in HHSC recommending termination of the provider agreement.

Although the actual CMS-2567 or Form 3724 will not be presented to the agency at the exit conference, surveyors will present sufficient information regarding tentative citations to enable the agency to begin developing a PoC.

The agency is encouraged to submit a plan of correction as soon as possible and to implement as soon as possible.