481—56.2 (135C) Classification of violations—classes. There are three classifications for violations of statutes or departmental rules which may result in the issuance of a citation by the director of inspections and appeals and the assessment of a penalty therefor.
	 56.2(1)  Class I. A class I violation is one which presents an imminent danger or a substantial probability of resultant death or physical harm to the residents of the facility in which the violation occurs. A physical condition or one or more practices in a facility may constitute a class I violation;
	 56.2(2)  Class II. A class II violation is one that has a direct or immediate relationship to the health, safety, or security of residents of a health care facility, but which presents no imminent danger nor substantial probability of death or physical harm to them. A physical condition or one or more practices within a facility, including either physical abuse of any resident or failure to treat any resident with consideration, respect, and full recognition of the resident’s dignity and individuality, in violation of a specific rule adopted by the department, may constitute a class II violation;
	 56.2(3)  Class III. A class III violation is one which is not classifiable in the department’s rules nor classifiable under the criteria stated in those rules as a class I or class II violation.