(ii) development and implementation of a plan of prevention and remediation, in the event an investigation of a report of an allegation of abuse or neglect determines that a preponderance of the evidence of such allegation exists and such substantiated allegation may be attributed in whole or in part to noncompliance by the residential facility or program with provisions of this chapter or regulations of the department applicable to the operation of a residential facility or program. Any plan of prevention and remediation required to be developed by a facility supervised by the department shall be submitted to and approved by the department in accordance with time limits established by regulations of the department. Implementation of the plan shall be monitored by the department.
In reviewing the continued qualifications of a residential facility or program for an operating certificate, the department shall evaluate such facility’s compliance with plans of prevention and remediation developed and implemented pursuant to this subdivision.