Tennessee § 63-3-212 - Screening panels in investigative and disciplinary process.

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§ 63-3-212. Screening panels in investigative and disciplinary process.

The board may utilize one (1) or more screening panels in its investigative and disciplinary process, to assure that complaints filed and investigations conducted are meritorious and to act as a mechanism for resolution of complaints or diversion to professional peer review organizations or impaired professionals' associations or foundations of those cases that the board, through established guidelines, deems appropriate. The screening panel has the authority to administer oaths to witnesses. Members of a screening panel may be drawn from the membership of the board or may be appointed by the board. Nonboard members shall meet the requirements of membership on the board and may include a consumer member. A board member serving on a panel shall not participate in a contested case involving any matter heard by the panel. Acts 2005, ch. 380, § 1. Cross-References. Screening panels, § 63-1-138 .

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