Common use of Final Review and Decision Clause in Contracts

Final Review and Decision. Within 7 calendar days (excluding holidays) of receipt of the recommendation of the Review Panel, the Resident and Residency Program Director may each submit one additional written statement in support of its position. The written statement shall be limited to addressing the basis of the panel’s recommendation and any extenuating circumstances that were presented to the panel under 4.1.4 (E) and (F). It is at the sole discretion of the DIO as to whether there is a need to meet with the Resident, the Residency Program Director, or any other individuals, or to perform any other investigation into the issue at hand. The DIO will review Resident’s file, consider any written statements submitted by Resident or by the Residency Program Director, and will determine whether the process outlined in Section 4.1 was followed. The DIO may accept, reject, or modify the Review Panel’s written decision recommendation. The decision of the DIO will constitute a final and binding decision. Upon conclusion of the review, copies of the DIO’s decision will be provided to both Resident and the Residency Program Director and placed in Resident’s permanent credentialing file.