30 Miss. Code. R. 2645-1.3
An investigation of alleged violation(s) of the Mississippi Medical Practice Act, Board rules, Board policy or applicable state or federal statutes or regulations may be initiated by the investigative staff of the Board either, (i) in response to a written complaint or adverse information duly received by the Board, or (ii) based on information independently developed by the investigative staff of the Board.
Upon receipt of information indicating a possible violation, the investigative staff with advice and consultation from the Board's Executive Director, shall make an initial determination as to whether the information justifies further investigation. A case may be dismissed without further investigation based on a determination of either, (i) lack of jurisdiction, or (ii) no violation of applicable policy, rule, regulation or statute.
During an investigation, the investigative staff may interview and take the statements of witnesses and licensees. During an interview of a licensee, the investigative staff shall inform the licensee of the nature and purpose for the investigation and, if requested, provide licensee with a copy of any written complaint provided, that if anonymity has been requested, all identifying data of the complainant shall be removed.
30 Miss. Code. R. 2645-1.3