3 . B . PROCEDURE FOR INITIAL APPOINTMENT AND PRIVILEGES 3 . B . 1 . Application Process :
( a ) Applications may be provided to residents and fellows who are in the final six months of their training . Final action will not be taken until all applicable threshold eligibility criteria are satisfied .
( b ) A completed application form with copies of all required documents must be returned to the Medical Staff Office within 30 days after receipt . The application must be accompanied by the application fee , unless waived by Renown .
3 . B . 2 . Initial Review of Application :
( a ) As a preliminary step , the application will be reviewed by the Medical Staff Office and the CMO / VPMA to determine that all questions have been answered . An applicant who fails to return a completed application will be notified that their application will not be processed .
( b ) The application will also be reviewed by the Medical Staff Office and the CMO / VPMA to determine that the applicant satisfies threshold eligibility criteria . An applicant who does not satisfy threshold eligibility criteria will be notified that they are ineligible to apply for appointment and clinical privileges and that their application will not be processed . An application may be processed , through initial steps , if the applicant is working toward satisfying threshold criteria ( e . g ., current license , current DEA registration and state-controlled substance license , or professional liability insurance coverage ). Final action will not be taken by the Board until all applicable threshold eligibility criteria are satisfied or the Board has waived the criteria .
( c ) A decision to not process an application under this Section does not entitle the individual to the hearing and appeal rights outlined in this Manual and is not reportable to any state agency or to the National Practitioner Data Bank .
( d ) The Medical Staff Office , along with the CMO / VPMA and the Credentials Committee Chair , oversees the process of gathering and verifying relevant information and confirming that all references and other information deemed pertinent have been received .
3 . B . 3 . Steps to Be Followed for Initial Applicants :
( a ) Evidence of the applicant ’ s character , professional competence , qualifications , behavior , and ethical standing will be examined . This information may be contained in the application , and obtained from references and other available sources , including the applicant ’ s past or current department chair at other health
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