Sec. 20176.
(1) A person may notify the department of a violation of this article or of a rule promulgated under this article that the person believes exists. The department shall investigate each written complaint received and shall notify the complainant in writing of the results of a review or investigation of the complaint and any action proposed to be taken. Except as otherwise provided in sections 20180, 21743(1)(d), and 21799a, the name of the complainant and the charges contained in the complaint are a matter of public record.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in section 21799a, a complainant who is aggrieved by the decision of the department under this section may appeal to the director. After review of an appeal under this subsection, the director may order the department to reinvestigate the complaint.
History: 1978, Act 368, Eff. Sept. 30, 1978 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 493, Eff. Mar. 30, 1979 ;-- Am. 1994, Act 52, Imd. Eff. Mar. 31, 1994 Popular Name: Act 368
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 368 of 1978 - Public Health Code (333.1101 - 333.25211)
Article 17 - Facilities and Agencies (333.20101...333.22260)
368-1978-17-201 - Part 201 General Provisions (333.20101...333.20211)
Section 333.20101 - Meanings of Words and Phrases; Principles of Construction.
Section 333.20102 - Definitions; A.
Section 333.20104 - Definitions; C to G.
Section 333.20106 - Definitions; H.
Section 333.20108 - Definitions; I to N.
Section 333.20109 - Definitions; N to S.
Section 333.20121-333.20127 - Repealed. 2022, Act 187, Imd. Eff. July 25, 2022.
Section 333.20144 - Licensing on Basis of Approved Building Program.
Section 333.20151 - Cooperation; Professional Advice and Consultation.
Section 333.20155a - Repealed. 2022, Act 187, Imd. Eff. July 25, 2022.
Section 333.20158 - Biannual Inspection Reports for Certain Entities.
Section 333.20169 - HIV Infected Test Subject; Compliance With Reporting Requirements; Definitions.
Section 333.20170 - Medical Records Access; Compliance.
Section 333.20172 - Policies and Procedures; Publication and Distribution.
Section 333.20173 - Repealed. 2006, Act 28, Eff. Apr. 1, 2006.
Section 333.20174 - Practice Agreement; Designation of Physician by Health Facility or Agency.
Section 333.20176a - Health Facility or Agency; Prohibited Conduct; Violation; Fine.
Section 333.20182 - Abortion; Objection; Participation in Medical Procedures Not Required; Immunity.
Section 333.20183 - Abortion; Refusal to Give Advice; Refusal to Participate In; Immunity.
Section 333.20188 - Repealed. 2004, Act 119, Eff. Nov. 27, 2005.
Section 333.20189a - Written Practice Agreement; Condition of Employment; Prohibited.
Section 333.20192 - Do-Not-Resuscitate Order; Execution Not Required.
Section 333.20193 - Compliance.
Section 333.20197 - Human Cloning in Facility Owned or Operated by Health Facility or Agency.
Section 333.20199 - Violations; Penalties.
Section 333.20202 - Responsibilities of Patient or Resident.
Section 333.20203 - Guidelines; Immunity; Other Remedies at Law Neither Expanded nor Diminished.
Section 333.20211 - Repealed. 2022, Act 187, Imd. Eff. July 25, 2022.