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Washington Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 23, 2016) |
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Title 246. Health, Department of |
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Chapter 246-320. Hospital licensing regulations. |
Section 246-320-161. Medical staff.
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- The purpose of this section is to establish the development of a medical staff structure, consistent with clinical competence, to ensure a safe patient care environment.The medical staff must:(1) Adopt bylaws, rules, regulations, and organizational structure that address:(a) Qualifications for membership;(b) Verification of application data;(c) Appointment and reappointment process;(d) Length of appointment and reappointment;(e) Granting of delineated clinical privileges;(f) Provision for continuous patient care;(g) Assessment of credentialed practitioner's performance;(h) Due process;(i) Reporting practitioners according to RCW 70.41.210; and(j) Provide for medical staff communication and conflict resolution with the governing authority;(2) Forward medical staff recommendations for membership and clinical privileges to the governing authority for action.