1004.90—Basis for recommended sanction.
The QIO's specific recommendation must be based on documentation provided to the OIG showing its consideration of—
(a)
The type of offense involved;
(b)
The severity of the offense;
(d)
The practitioner's or other person's previous sanction record;
(e)
The availability of alternative sources of services in the community; and
(f)
Any other factors that the QIO considers relevant, such as the duration of the problem.