WAC 246-320-161   Medical staff.  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.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.41 RCW and RCW 43.70.040. 09-07-050, § 246-320-161, filed 3/11/09, effective 4/11/09.]