Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XLV - Medical Professions
Subpart 5 - Rules of Procedure
Chapter 97 - Complaints and Investigations
Section XLV-9713 - Informal Settlements and Consent Orders

Universal Citation: LA Admin Code XLV-9713

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

A. The board may, before, during, or following an investigation, or after filing an administrative complaint, dispose of any complaint through informal disposition.

B. Informal dispositions may take the form of any disposition recognized by R.S. 49:955 D, or any other form of agreement which adequately addresses the complaint or matter under review or investigation; provided, however, that such dispositions are considered by the board only upon the recommendation of the boards lead investigator with respect to the investigation and all such dispositions require approval by a majority vote of the board members present and voting at a board meeting.

C. Informal dispositions may be either non-disciplinary or disciplinary:

1. Non-disciplinary dispositions consist of correspondence, an informal conference and a letter of concern. These dispositions shall not constitute disciplinary action, are not a public record of the board and are not reported and distributed in the same manner as final decisions of the board.

2. Disciplinary dispositions consist of consent orders, and other orders and agreements, and stipulations for voluntary surrender of a license that are approved by the board as evidenced by the signature of the president or other authorized signatory. These dispositions shall constitute disciplinary action, shall be a public record of the board, and are reported and distributed in the same manner as final decisions of the board. Prior to offering a consent order the DOI shall make available the records or files of the case pertaining to the complaint against the licensee before the board. Such offer may be transmitted with a proposed consent order provided the individual is advised of his/her opportunity to review the records or files of the case prior to considering the consent order. Unless waived, the licensee may accept this offer any time before signing a consent order.

D. Any matter may be referred to the board for administrative hearing without first offering an informal disposition.

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1261-1292 and 37:1270(A)(5) and 37:1285.2.

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