WAC 296-31-06907   What factors does the crime victims compensation program consider in approving or removing examiners from the approved examiners list?  (1) The program may consider the following in approving examiners. The list is not inclusive.

     (a) Minimum qualifications established in WAC 296-31-06903;

     (b) Disciplinary proceeding or actions;

     (c) Experience in direct patient care and the area of specialty;

     (d) Geographic need of the program.

     (2) The program may consider the following in removing examiners. The list is not inclusive.

     (a) Complaints about the conduct of the examiner;

     (b) Disciplinary proceeding or actions;

     (c) Ability to effectively convey and substantiate opinions and conclusions concerning victims;

     (d) Quality and timeliness of reports;

     (e) Availability and willingness to testify at the board of industrial insurance appeals if required;

     (f) Acceptance of the program's fee schedule rates.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 7.68.030, 51.04.030, 51.32.112, 51.32.114. 00-24-065, § 296-31-06907, filed 12/1/00, effective 1/1/01.]