(1) The department may waive any licensing requirements under this part upon submission and approval of a written application for waiver by a person subject to licensing under this part.
(2) The department may waive a licensing requirement if the person provides sufficient justification to allow a finding by the department that:
(a) the waiver is necessary to avoid significant financial or other hardship; and
(b) granting the waiver would not jeopardize patient care or the public health and safety.
(3) A waiver must be issued on a temporary basis, not exceeding 6 months, and may be renewed by the department upon submission and approval of an additional application for waiver of licensing requirements.
(4) A waiver granted by the department may be revoked for good cause after notice and an opportunity for a hearing before the department have been provided to the person affected by the department's action.