Tennessee Code Title 63. Professions of the Healing Arts § 63-28-116

(1) Distinguish between categories of complaints;

(2) Ensure that complaints are not dismissed without appropriate consideration;

(3) Require that the board be advised of a complaint that is dismissed and that a letter be sent to the person who filed the complaint explaining the action taken on the dismissed complaint;

(4) Ensure that the person who filed the complaint has an opportunity to explain the allegations made in the complaint; and

(5) Prescribe guidelines concerning the categories of complaints that require the use of a private investigator and the procedures for the committee to obtain the services of a private investigator.