Louisiana Revised Statutes Tit. 37, § 2510. Disciplinary proceedings

A. The license of any nursing facility administrator or the license of a temporary nursing facility administrator, may be revoked or suspended, or such licensee may be reprimanded, censured, or otherwise disciplined in accordance with the provisions of this Section and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the board.

B. The board shall have jurisdiction to hear all charges brought under the provisions of this Section against persons licensed and registered as nursing facility administrators, or licensed as temporary nursing facility administrators and upon such hearings shall determine such charges upon their merits. If the board determines that such person is guilty of the charges, the board may revoke the license or suspend from practice, or reprimand, censure, or otherwise discipline such licensee.

C. Proceedings under this Section shall begin by the filing of a complaint with the board. Such complaint may be preferred by any person, corporation, association, or by the board. If indicated, the board shall initiate an investigation of such charges and, if indicated, may designate a hearing committee, or other qualified person as a hearing officer, to hear the charges and to report to the board thereon.

D. At such hearing the licensee shall have the right to appear either personally or by counsel or both, to produce witnesses and evidence, to cross-examine witnesses, and to have subpoenas issued by the hearing committee or the hearing officer. The hearing committee or the hearing officer shall make a written report to the board of the findings and recommendations which shall be considered by the board in arriving at its determination.

E. Members of the hearing committee or the hearing officer shall exercise any of the powers provided herein as may be necessary for the proper conduct of the hearing.