Occupations Code § 301.403

Sec. 301.403. DUTY OF PEER REVIEW COMMITTEE TO REPORT. (a) Except as provided by Subsection (b), a nursing peer review committee operating under Chapter 303 that determines that a nurse has engaged in conduct subject to reporting shall file with the board a written, signed report that includes: (1) the identity of the nurse; (2) a description of any corrective action taken against the nurse; (3) a recommendation whether the board should take formal disciplinary action against the nurse and the basis for the recommendation; (4) a description of the conduct subject to reporting; (5) the extent to which any deficiency in care provided by the reported nurse was the result of a factor beyond the nurse's control; and (6) any additional information the board requires. (b) A report under Subsection (a) is not required if: (1) the nursing peer review committee determines that the reported conduct was a minor incident that is not required to be reported under board rule; or (2) the nurse has been reported to the board for the conduct under Section 301.405. Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 553, Sec. 1.031, eff. Sept. 1, 2003. Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 113 (S.B. 1000), Sec. 11, eff. May 20, 2005. Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 803 (S.B. 993), Sec. 10, eff. September 1, 2007.