Licensees shall be notified of patient complaints against them and given an opportunity to respond except:

1. (1) In cases requiring emergency action for the protection of the public health, safety or welfare; or
2. (2) In cases where notification may jeopardize the preservation or procurement of relevant evidence.

History Note: Authority G.S. 90-28; 90-41; 90-41.1; 90-48; 90-223; 90-231; 150B-41;
Eff. October 1, 1996;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. January 9, 2018.