(a) The impartial decision maker may be an individual or a committee of individuals employed by the Department of Health.
(b)
(1) An impartial decision maker shall be a nurse, a physician, a pharmacist, or any combination of nurses, physicians, or pharmacists, employed by the department.
(2) Each person acting as an impartial decision maker shall be licensed by the State of Arkansas by their respective licensing agencies or boards.
(c) All impartial decision makers shall undergo and complete surveyor training arranged by the Office of Long-Term Care.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 10 - Long-Term Care Facilities and Services
Subchapter 19 - Dispute Resolution for Long-Term Care Facilities
§ 20-10-1903. Informal dispute resolution hearing
§ 20-10-1904. Impartial decision maker — Qualifications
§ 20-10-1905. Request for informal dispute resolution
§ 20-10-1906. Scheduling informal dispute resolution hearings — Submission of documentary evidence
§ 20-10-1907. Informal dispute resolution hearing — Conduct
§ 20-10-1908. Determination of impartial decision maker and Office of Long-Term Care
§ 20-10-1909. Matters not subject to informal dispute resolution
§ 20-10-1910. Effect of request for informal dispute resolution