Application Review, Approval, And Denial

(1) Application files are not considered completed until all information, including fees, have been received by the Division. Preliminary review of all applications to determine whether or not the application file is complete may be delegated to the Board’s Unit Director. (2) Completed applications may be approved by a Board member, by the Board consultant, or by the Board designee for a temporary authorization pursuant to T.C.A. §§ 63-1-142 and 63-27- 116. (3) If an application is incomplete when received in the Board office, a deficiency notification will be sent to the applicant notifying him of the deficiency. This notification shall request specified additional material necessary to complete the application. The requested information must be received in the Board office on or before the sixtieth (60th) day after receipt of the notification. If the requested information is not timely received, the application file shall be deemed abandoned and closed and the applicant notified. No further action will take place until a new application is received pursuant to the rules governing the application process, including another payment of all fees. (4) If a completed application has been denied by the Board the action shall become final and the following shall occur: (a) A notification of the denial shall be sent by the Board office by certified mail, return receipt requested. Specific reasons for denial will be stated, such as incomplete or unofficial records, examination failure, or other matters judged insufficient for licensure, GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING CHAPTER 1330-01 RESPIRATORY CARE PRACTITIONERS and such notification shall contain all the specific statutory or administrative authorities for the denial. (b) The notification, when appropriate, shall also contain a statement of the applicant’s right to request a contested case hearing under the Tennessee Administrative Procedures Act (T.C.A. §§ 4-5-301, et seq.). The notification shall inform the applicant of the procedure necessary to accomplish that action. (c) An applicant has a right to a contested case hearing only if the licensure denial is based on subjective or discretionary criteria. (d) An applicant may be granted a contested case hearing if licensure denial is based on an objective, clearly defined criteria only if, after review and attempted resolution by the Board’s administrative staff, the licensure application cannot be approved and the reasons for continued denial present a genuine issue of fact and/or law which is appropriate for appeal. Such request must be made in writing to the Board within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the notice of denial from the Board. (5) If the Board finds it has erred in the issuance of a license, the Board will give written notice by certified mail of its intent to revoke the license. The notice will allow the applicant the opportunity to meet the requirements of licensure within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the notification. If the applicant does not concur with the stated reason and the intent to revoke the license, the applicant shall have the right to proceed according to Rule 1330-01-.07(4). (6) Applications submitted for one type of license, temporary license or permit cannot be converted after filing to an application for another type of license, temporary license or permit. If an applicant desires to convert, a new application with supporting documents and appropriate fees must be submitted. (7) The issuance of licensure to applicants who otherwise may be entitled to full licensure may be withheld, denied, conditioned or restricted in any manner the Board deems necessary to protect the public safety in any of the following non-exhaustive circumstances: (a) When any applicant’s application indicates a problem in the areas of mental, physical, moral or educational criteria for licensure which the Board determines may create a potential threat to the public health, safety or welfare. (b) When any applicant has violated any provision of T.C.A. §§ 63-27-101, et seq., or rules promulgated pursuant thereto. (c) When any applicant fails to fully and timely comply with all application requirements.