Other than at hearings, the parties and their attorneys shall not directly communicate in any way with the panel candidates or panel members concerning the merits of the pending action, and any such communications from a party to a panel member or a panel candidate, other than at hearings, shall be directed to the ex-officio member of the panel for transmittal to the candidate or member. Any panel candidate or panel member who is aware of any direct communication concerning the merits of a pending action shall promptly inform the ex-officio member of the panel.
18 Del. Admin. Code § 1401-14.0