W. Va. Code R. § 11-1B-17 - License Denial, Complaint and Disciplinary Procedures

17.1. The licensure denial, complaint and disciplinary process and procedures and appeal rights set forth in the contested case hearing procedure, W. Va. Code § 29A-5-1 et seq., W. Va. Code § 30-3-14(h) and (i), and in the Board's procedural rule, 11 CSR 3, Board Organization and Meeting Procedure; Complaint and Contested Case Hearing Procedure, also apply to physician assistants.

17.2. If the Board determines the evidence in its possession indicates that a physician assistant's continuation in practice or unrestricted practice constitutes an immediate danger to the public, the Board may take any of the actions provided in W. Va. Code § 30-3-14(j) on a temporary basis and without a hearing if institution of proceedings for a hearing before the Board are initiated simultaneously with the temporary action and begin within 15 days of the action. The Board shall render its decision within five days of the conclusion of a hearing under this subsection.

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W. Va. Code R. § 11-1B-17