Which outcome is explicitly listed as an investigation outcome?

• A. Referral to discipline committee
• B. Immediate license revocation without hearing
• C. Public disclosure of all details
• D. Disciplinary charges without a hearing

Answer: (A)

When an investigation reaches a point where formal action may be needed, the process often has a defined step to move the matter forward: referring the case to a discipline committee for review. This referral is an explicit outcome in many disciplinary frameworks, signaling that the issue will be examined by a panel with the authority to determine whether sanctions are warranted. It ensures the next stage includes formal review and due process.

Immediate license revocation without a hearing, public disclosure of all details, or disciplinary charges without a hearing aren’t framed as investigation outcomes because they skip the formal review and protections that come with due process. They either bypass essential steps, involve privacy or fairness considerations, or require a proper hearing before any sanctions are imposed.