Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 631 - Dentistry and Dental Hygiene
Section 631.Sec. 5.1 - NEW

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 631.Sec. 5.1

Current through December 12, 2024

1. After the conclusion of any investigation performed or informal hearing held pursuant to NRS 631.363, the investigator shall forward to the review panel appointed pursuant to NRS 631.3635:

(a) A copy of the complaint;

(b) Copies of the patient records and any written response or other information received pursuant to NAC 631.250;

(c) Copies of any other information relating to the complaint collected by the investigator or the Board;

(d) Copies of any determinations of the investigator concerning the complaint; and

(e) A copy of each written opinion rendered by a screening consultant or dental expert pursuant to section 4.

2. The investigator shall redact all personally identifiable information concerning the person who is the subject of the complaint from any documents described in subsection 1 before providing the documents to the review panel.

3. When conducting a review of an investigation or informal hearing, a review panel may request additional information from any screening consultant or dental expert retained pursuant to section 4, the investigator or the person who is the subject of the complaint. The screening consultant, dental expert, investigator or person who is the subject of the complaint, as applicable, shall respond not later than 60 days after receiving the request.

4. When conducting a review pursuant to NRS 631.3635 of an investigation and any informal hearing, a review panel shall consider:

(a) All information provided to the review panel pursuant to subsections 1 and 3; and

(b) Any other information deemed relevant by the review panel.

5. After conducting a review pursuant to NRS 631.3635, the review panel shall make a recommendation to the Board. The review panel may recommend that the Board:

(a) Remand the complaint;

(b) Dispose of the complaint by informal stipulation;

(c) Appoint a hearing panel to hold an informal hearing pursuant to NRS 631.363; or

(d) Appoint a hearing panel to hold a formal hearing.

Added to NAC by Bd. of Dental Exam'rs by R073-22A, eff. 11/1/2024

NRS 631.190, 631.360, 631.363, 631.3635

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