individual to request a hearing. When possible, prior to the imposition of a precautionary suspension or restriction, reasonable efforts will be made to meet with the individual in question and review the concerns and afford the individual an opportunity to respond.
( c) Precautionary suspension is an interim step in the professional review activity and does not imply any final finding regarding the concerns supporting the suspension.
( d) A precautionary suspension is effective immediately and will be promptly reported to the CEO and the Chief of Staff. A precautionary suspension will remain in effect unless it is modified by the CEO or the Board.
( e) Within three days of the imposition of a suspension, the individual will be provided with a brief written description of the reason( s) for the action, including the names and medical record numbers of the patient( s) involved( if any). The relevant supervising physician will be notified when the affected individual is a member of the Advanced Practice Provider Staff.
( f) Upon the imposition of a precautionary suspension, the Chief of Staff will assign responsibility for the care of any hospitalized patients to another individual with appropriate clinical privileges. Whenever possible, consideration will be given to the wishes of the patient in the selection of a covering physician.
6. E. 2. Medical Executive Committee Procedure:
( a) Within a reasonable time, not to exceed fourteen( 14) days of the imposition of the suspension or restriction, the MEC will review the reasons for the action.
( b) As part of this review, the individual will be invited to meet with the MEC. In advance of the meeting, the individual may submit a written statement and other information to the MEC.
( c) At the meeting, the individual may provide information to the MEC and must respond to questions raised by committee members. The individual may also propose ways, other than precautionary suspension or restriction, to protect patients, employees or others while the matter is being reviewed.
( d) After considering the reasons for the suspension, and the individual’ s response, if any, the MEC will recommend whether the precautionary suspension should be continued, modified, or lifted. If the suspension is continued, the MEC will also begin a formal investigation to more fully review the concerns.
( e) If the MEC recommends that the suspension be continued, it will send the individual written notice of its recommendation, including the basis for it. If the MEC recommends that the suspension be modified, or lifted, this recommendation will be forwarded to the CEO for final action by the Board
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