30 Miss. Code. R. 2703-3.3 - Reviews & Investigations by Complaint Committee

A. Review of a Complaint

(1) After the receipt of a complaint and the expiration of the period for the response, the Complaint Committee, described in Part 2703, Chapter 3, Rule 3.9, shall consider the complaint, responses, and complainant's reply to the responses and other relevant material available and make a recommendation to the Board. The Complaint Committee shall also determine whether there is enough evidence to warrant a formal investigation of the complaint.

(2) The Complaint Committee shall determine if there is a reasonable basis to believe the licensee, A.I.T., or permittee engaged in conduct identified as grounds for disciplinary or adverse action under Mississippi Nursing Home Administrators Law of 1970, as amended, and the Rules and Regulations of the Board.

(3) If the Complaint Committee determines there is not a reasonable basis to believe in misconduct, the Complaint Committee will recommend that the complaint be dismissed by the Board and thereafter notify the complainant and the licensee, A.I.T., or permittee of the outcome of the complaint.

(4) If, the Complaint Committee determines that a complaint warrants formal investigation, then the Complaint Committee shall investigate the matter.

B. Investigation of a Complaint

(1) After notice and an opportunity to be heard, the Board may impose any of the sanctions, singularly or in combination, authorized by the Mississippi Nursing Home Administrators Law of 1970, as amended, for any violation of the Law and/or any of the rules and regulations governing nursing home administrators.

(2) Upon completion of a formal investigation, the Complaint Committee shall consider the facts regarding the complaint. The Committee shall review the investigative report, supporting documents, and make a recommendation to the Board.

(3) When in the opinion of the Complaint Committee a complaint warrants the issuance of a formal complaint against the licensee, A.I.T., or permittee, then the Complaint Committee shall recommend such action to the Board in accordance with Part 2703, Chapter 3, Rule 3.4.

Notes

30 Miss. Code. R. 2703-3.3

Miss. Code Ann. Sections 73-17-7(2), 73-17-9(d) and (e) and 73-17-13(Rev. 2008); and Miss. Code Ann. Section 73-17-15 (Supp. 2011).