HAR §11-177.1-36. receipt of the notice of complaint during which to respond to the department in writing

(f) Upon receipt of the respondent's statement, the department shall initiate an investigation which shall be coordinated by the division chief or designated department representative. (g) The advisory board may be convened by the department. If convened, this board shall review the facts gathered during the investigation and make any appropriate recommendations to the department. (h) The department shall render a decision within ninety days of receipt of the respondent's written response as defined in subsection (e). If the department determines, based on the complete record and other relevant information provided during the investigation, that the respondent has engaged in misconduct or has violated ethical standards, the department may issue: (1) An administrative reprimand; (2) A suspension; or (3) A revocation. (i) The notice of decision shall be sent by certified or registered mail within thirty days of issuance to the respondent and the complainant. (j) Any appeal involving the decision shall be directed in writing to the director or director's designee pursuant to the department of health's rules of practice and procedure. (k) If no request for an appeal is received by the director or director's designee within forty-five days of the mailing of the written decision to the respondent, the decision shall become final. [Eff 6/04/01; am and comp DEC 16 2010 ] (Auth: HRS §321-196) (Imp: HRS §321-193)