[§334E-3]  Investigation procedures. 
(a)  In an investigation pursuant to section 334E-2(c), the department of
health may:



(1)  Make inquiries and obtain information as deemed
necessary;



(2)  Enter without notice to inspect the premises of a
psychiatric facility; provided that such entry shall be authorized by the
department in writing and that such authorization shall be furnished upon entry
to the person in charge of the facility; and



(3)  Hold private hearings.



(b)  The department of health shall maintain
secrecy in respect to all matters including the identities of the complainants
or witnesses, except so far as disclosures may be necessary to enable it to
carry out duties and to support recommendations. [L 1987, c 158, §1]