( f) The investigating committee will make a reasonable effort to complete the investigation and issue its report within forty-five( 45) days, provided that an external review is not necessary. When an external review is used, the investigating committee will make a reasonable effort to complete the investigation and issue its report within thirty( 30) days of receiving the results of the external review. These time frames are intended to serve as guidelines and, as such, will not be deemed to create any right for an individual to have an investigation completed within such time periods.
6. F. 5. Report of Investigating Committee:
( a) At the conclusion of the investigation, the investigating committee will prepare a final report. The report will include a summary of the investigation process, including a list of documents that were reviewed and individuals who were interviewed, along with witness summaries that were prepared. The report will also include specific findings and conclusions regarding the concerns that were under review and the recommendations of the investigating committee.
( b) The report of the investigating committee will be forwarded to the MEC. 6. F. 6. Recommendation:
( a) The MEC may accept, modify, or reject any recommendation it receives from an investigating committee. Specifically, the MEC may:
( 1) determine that no action is justified;( 2) issue a letter of education, guidance, counsel, warning, or reprimand;( 3) impose conditions for continued appointment;( 4) require monitoring, proctoring or consultation;( 5) require additional training or education;( 6) recommend reduction or restriction of clinical privileges;
( 7) recommend suspension of clinical privileges for a specific period of time or until specified conditions have been met;
( 8) recommend revocation of appointment or clinical privileges; or( 9) make any other recommendation that it deems necessary or appropriate.
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