( 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 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 members , one 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 ;
( ii ) is a relative of the individual requesting the hearing ;
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