What status must a noncompliance be given in PHIS before printing and delivering to the establishment?

A noncompliance must be given the status of "Finalized" in the Public Health Information System (PHIS) before it can be printed and delivered to the establishment. This status indicates that the evaluation of the noncompliance has been completed and the information is confirmed and ready for distribution. Finalizing ensures that the details of the noncompliance have been properly assessed and communicated, facilitating the establishment's understanding of the issues and the necessary corrective actions that should be taken.

Having the noncompliance in a finalized state provides clarity and authority, ensuring all parties involved recognize that the information is official and actionable. It prevents any misunderstandings that could arise if the noncompliance were to be in a less definitive status, such as pending or open, where the evaluations might still be subject to change or additional input.