(1) Any person may file a complaint with the board against any licensed occupational therapist or licensed occupational therapy assistant in the state charging that person with having violated the provisions of this chapter.
(2)  The complaint shall specify charges in sufficient detail so as to disclose to the accused fully and completely the alleged acts of misconduct for which he or she is charged.

Terms Used In Idaho Code 54-3716

  • Board: means the occupational therapy licensure board of Idaho as set out in section 54-3717, Idaho Code. See Idaho Code 54-3702
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Occupational therapist: means a person licensed under this chapter to practice occupational therapy. See Idaho Code 54-3702
  • Occupational therapy: means the care and services provided by or under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist. See Idaho Code 54-3702
  • person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
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  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories; and the words "United States" may include the District of Columbia and territories. See Idaho Code 73-114
    • (3)  Upon receiving a complaint, the board shall notify the licensee of the complaint and request a written response from the licensee.
    (4)  The board shall keep an information file about each complaint filed with the board. The information in each complaint file shall contain complete, current and accurate information including, but not limited to:
    (a)  All persons contacted in relation to the complaint;
    (b)  A summary of findings made at each step of the complaint process;
    (c)  An explanation of the legal basis and reason for a complaint that is dismissed; and
    (d)  Other relevant information.