(a) The committee shall promulgate rules pursuant to the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act, compiled in title 4, chapter 5, concerning the investigation of a complaint filed with the committee. The rules adopted pursuant to this section shall:

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 63-28-116

  • Board: means the board of medical examiners, created by chapter 6 of this title. See Tennessee Code 63-28-102
  • Committee: means the committee for clinical perfusion. See Tennessee Code 63-28-102
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
(1) Distinguish between categories of complaints;
(2) Ensure that complaints are not dismissed without appropriate consideration;
(3) Require that the board be advised of a complaint that is dismissed and that a letter be sent to the person who filed the complaint explaining the action taken on the dismissed complaint;
(4) Ensure that the person who filed the complaint has an opportunity to explain the allegations made in the complaint; and
(5) Prescribe guidelines concerning the categories of complaints that require the use of a private investigator and the procedures for the committee to obtain the services of a private investigator.
(b) The committee shall dispose of all complaints in a timely manner.