( 3) the names of the hearing panel members and presiding officer, if known; and
( 4) a statement of the specific reasons for the recommendation, including a list of patient records( if applicable), and a general description of the information supporting the recommendation. This statement may be revised or amended at any time, even during the hearing, so long as the additional material is relevant to the recommendation or the individual’ s qualifications and the individual has had a sufficient opportunity, up to 30 days, to review and respond with additional information.
( b) The hearing will begin as soon as practicable, but no sooner than thirty( 30) days after the notice of the hearing, unless an earlier hearing date has been specifically agreed to in writing by the parties.
8. A. 7. Hearing Panel, Presiding Officer, and Hearing Officer:( a) Hearing Panel:
The CEO, after consulting with the Chief of Staff, will appoint a hearing panel in accordance with the following guidelines:
( 1) The hearing panel will consist of at least three( 3) members, one( 1) of whom will be designated as chair.
( 2) The hearing panel may include any combination of:
( i) member( s) of the Medical Staff or the Advanced Practice Provider Staff;
( ii) physicians and other practitioners not connected with the Hospital( i. e., practitioners not on the Medical Staff or the Advanced Practice Provider Staff); or
( iii) layperson( s) who may, or may not, be connected with the Hospital.
( 3) Knowledge of the underlying peer review matter, in and of itself, will not preclude the individual from serving on the hearing panel.
( 4) Employment by, or other contractual arrangement with, the Hospital or an affiliated entity will not preclude an individual from serving on the Panel.
( 5) The hearing panel will not include any individual who:
( i) is in direct economic competition with the individual requesting the hearing;
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