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Ch. 539
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full investigation results from that allegation, the full investigation shall include an
offer of an interview with the patient or a family member of the patient who was
present on or about the time that the incident that gave rise to the allegation occurred.
(c) (1) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, after performing
any necessary preliminary investigation of an allegation of grounds for disciplinary or
other action, the Board may:
(i) Refer the allegation for further investigation to the entity
that has contracted with the Board under subsection (e) of this section;
(ii) Take any appropriate and immediate action as necessary; or
(iii) Come to an agreement for corrective action with a licensee
pursuant to paragraph (4) of this subsection.
(2) After performing any necessary preliminary investigation of an
allegation of grounds for disciplinary or other action, the Board shall refer any
allegation based on § 14-404(a)(22) of this subtitle to the entity or entities that have
contracted with the Board under subsection (e) of this section for further investigation
and physician peer review within the involved medical specialty or specialties.
(3) If, after performing any necessary preliminary investigation, the
Board determines that an allegation involving fees for professional or ancillary
services does not constitute grounds for disciplinary or other action, the Board shall
offer the complainant and the licensee an opportunity to mediate the dispute.
(4) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, if
an allegation is based on § 14-404(a)(40) of this subtitle, the Board:
1. May determine that an agreement for corrective
action is warranted; and
2. Shall notify the licensee of the identified deficiencies
and enter into an agreement for corrective action with the licensee as provided in this
paragraph.
(ii) The Board may not enter into an agreement for corrective
action with a licensee if patient safety is an issue.
(iii) The Board shall subsequently evaluate the licensee and
shall:
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