the member satisfies all threshold eligibility criteria for reappointment and for the clinical privileges requested.
( d) The Medical Staff Office will oversee the process of gathering, confirming receipt of and verifying relevant information pertinent to the practitioner’ s reappointment.
( e) Appointment terms will not extend beyond three( 3) years. 5. C. 2. Processing Applications for Reappointment:
( a) The Medical Staff Office will forward the application to the relevant department chair / section chief and the application for reappointment will be processed in a manner consistent with applications for initial appointment. The process outlined in Section 3. B of this Manual reflecting a streamlined and traditional approach may be followed for reappointment as well.
( b) Additional information may be requested from the applicant if any questions or concerns are raised with the application or if new privileges are requested.
5. C. 3. Conditional Reappointments:
( a) Recommendations for reappointment may be subject to an applicant’ s compliance with specific conditions. These conditions may relate to behavior( e. g., professional code of conduct) or to clinical issues( e. g., general consultation requirements, proctoring, completion of CME requirements). Recommendations for reappointment and the renewal of clinical privileges may be for less than the full appointment term in order to permit closer monitoring of a member’ s clinical performance, professional conduct, and ongoing qualifications for appointment and privileges.
( b) A recommendation for conditional reappointment or reappointment for a period of less than the full appointment term does not, in and of itself, entitle a member to request a hearing or appeal.
( c) If questions or concerns are being addressed at reappointment or in the event the applicant for reappointment is the subject of an investigation or a hearing at the time reappointment is being considered, a conditional reappointment for a period of less than the full appointment term may be granted pending the completion of that process.
5. C. 4. Potential Adverse Recommendation:
( a) If the Credentials Committee or MEC is considering a recommendation to deny reappointment or to reduce clinical privileges, the committee chair will notify the member of the possible recommendation and invite the member to meet prior to any final recommendation being made.
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