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.