Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-4-3-.06

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 12, September 30, 2024

Section 420-4-3-.06 - Expert Review Panel (ERP)

(a) The SHO shall cause an ERP to be formed within 60 days if the IHCW is determined by internal Department review to perform invasive procedures.

(b) The ERP may include the physician of the IHCW and shall include the following by appointment of the SHO:

(1) One Alabama licensed physician with expertise in infectious diseases other than the one providing care to the IHCW.

(2) One additional Alabama licensed public health physician.

(3) Two representatives of the relevant licensing board.

(4) One HCW with expertise in procedures performed by the IHCW, selected by the licensing board of the HCW, if licensed.

(5) One representative of each affected institution(s) appointed by the affected institution(s), if applicable. This (these) representative (s) must comply with the confidentiality provisions of this Act but is (are) otherwise permitted to issue a report to the Chief Exectutive Officer/Administrator of the affected institution (s).

(6) Other individuals as deemed necessary by the SHO.

(c) The IHCW is entitled to be present, to hear charges, to present relevant testimony, and to confront witnesses against him or her.

(d) The IHCW will be excused during the ERP deliberations.

Author: Charlotte E. Crysel, Director, Division of Infection Control, Alabama Department of Public Health

Ala. Admin. Code r. 420-4-3-.06

New Rule: November 18, 1994; effective December 23, 1994. Amended: Filed November 17, 1995; effective December 22, 1995.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, Sections 22-2-2(6), 22-11A-2, 22-11A-7, 22-11A-13, 22-11A-14(g), and 22-11A-70.