| (a) The revocation appeals committee and the certification appeals committee are the same committee. The revocations committee must receive written complaints and/or reports documenting policy violations. (b) A person appealing revocation of certification must submit, in writing, and submit to the SAPCS Division Director: (1) Reason an appeal is requested; (2) Extenuating circumstances; and (3) Justification for appeal. (c) The revocation appeals committee must: (1) Notify the SANE, in writing, of the hearing date, 20 calendar days prior to the revocation appeal hearing; (2) Review information supporting the allegations against the SANE; (3) Review the revocation appeal documentation; (4) Request any additional information as needed; (5) Hold a certification appeal hearing
in Travis County, Texas; and (6) Meet as a group to finalize the decision and inform the applicant, in writing, within 30 days of the hearing. (d) The revocation of certification committee shall determine appeals and shall render decisions disposing of appeals of revocation of certification by ordering one of the following in each appeal process: (1) Revocation of certification; or (2) Granted the appeal. (e) An RN whose certification is revoked may reapply two years from the original application date.
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