In an initial order, the administrative law judge (ALJ) must :
(1) Identify the matter as a health care authority appeal;(2) List the name and docket number of the case and the names of all parties and representatives;(3) Make findings concerning the facts used to resolve the dispute based on the hearing record;(4) Explain how the ALJ determined that evidence is credible or not credible when the facts or conduct of a witness is questioned;(5) State the law that applies to the dispute;(6) Apply the law to the facts of the case in the conclusions of law;(7) Discuss the reasons for the decision based on the facts and the law;(8) State the result and remedy ordered;(9) Explain how to request corrections to the initial order or petition for review by the board of appeals (BOA) and provide the deadlines for such requests;(10) State the date the initial order becomes final according to WAC 182-526-0525; and(11) Include any other information required by law or program rules.Wash. Admin. Code § 182-526-0520
Amended by WSR 17-05-066, Filed 2/13/2017, effective 3/16/2017Statutory Authority: 2011 1st sp.s. c 15§ 53, chapters 74.09, 34.05 RCW, and 10-08 WAC. 13-02-007, §182-526-0520, filed 12/19/12, effective 2/1/13.