Sec. 604.205. DELEGATION OF CERTAIN COMPLAINT DISPOSITIONS. (a) The advisory board may delegate to a committee of medical board employees the authority to dismiss or enter into an agreed settlement of a complaint that does not relate directly to patient care or that involves only administrative violations. The disposition determined by the committee must be approved by the advisory board at a public meeting.
(b) A complaint delegated under this section shall be referred for an informal proceeding under Section 604.209 if:
(1) the committee of employees determines that the complaint should not be dismissed or settled;
(2) the committee is unable to reach an agreed settlement; or
(3) the affected person requests that the complaint be referred for an informal proceeding.
Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 838 (S.B. 202), Sec. 2.186, eff. September 1, 2015.
Structure Texas Statutes
Subtitle K - Professions Related to Use of Certain Medical Equipment
Chapter 604 - Respiratory Care Practitioners
Subchapter E. Prohibited Practices and Disciplinary Procedures
Section 604.201. Disciplinary Action
Section 604.2011. Surrender of Certificate or Temporary Permit
Section 604.202. Emergency Suspension
Section 604.203. Administrative Procedure for Contested Case Hearing
Section 604.204. Effect of Denial of Application or Revocation of Certificate or Temporary Permit
Section 604.205. Delegation of Certain Complaint Dispositions
Section 604.207. Protection of Patient Identity
Section 604.209. Informal Proceedings
Section 604.210. Advisory Board Representation in Informal Proceedings
Section 604.211. Roles and Responsibilities of Participants in Informal Proceedings