| (a) Patient safety pilot programs under this rule may be conducted: (1) by the Board on its own initiative; or (2) by a third party either through an application or request for proposal process. (b) If by application, the application must be submitted on an application form developed by the Board and comply with all conditions set by the Board for applying for a pilot. (c) If by request for proposal, the submitted proposal must comply with all conditions set out in the request for proposal. (d) The Board shall have the right to limit the number of pilots that are approved and to refuse to accept an application on the basis that the Board is not accepting new pilot program applications. (e) If an application or proposal is submitted with incomplete information, the Board may: (1) reject the application or proposal; or (2) request the incomplete information be provided. (f) As a condition of approving an application or proposal, the Board may request changes be made in how the pilot is designed so as to better meet the purpose for pilots conducted under this rule as set out in §226.1. |
