Sec. 154.053. NOTIFICATION CONCERNING COMPLAINT. (a) The board shall notify a physician who is the subject of a complaint filed with the board that a complaint has been filed and shall notify the physician of the nature of the complaint unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation.
(b) Each party shall be notified of the projected time requirements for pursuing the complaint. Each party to the complaint must be notified of a change in the schedule not later than the 14th day after the date the change is made unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation.
(c) The board shall periodically notify the parties to the complaint of the status of the complaint until final disposition unless the notice would jeopardize an investigation.
Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.
Amended by:
Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 269 (S.B. 419), Sec. 1.16, eff. September 1, 2005.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 154 - Public Interest Information and Complaint Procedures
Subchapter B. Complaint Procedures
Section 154.051. Complaint Initiation
Section 154.052. Records of Complaints
Section 154.053. Notification Concerning Complaint
Section 154.0535. Requirements for Certain Complaints
Section 154.054. Complaint Information to Health Care Entity
Section 154.055. Release of Complaint Information to Legislative Committee
Section 154.056. General Rules Regarding Complaint Investigation; Disposition
Section 154.0561. Procedures for Expert Physician Review
Section 154.057. Conduct of Investigation; Use of Investigators as Peace Officers