( 1 ) the important need is : ( i ) for the care of a specific patient ; ( ii ) for proctoring ; or ( iii ) for a locum tenens to provide needed coverage in a specialty or service ;
( 2 ) the following information has been received and verified : ( i ) current licensure ; ( ii ) relevant training and experience ; ( iii ) current competence ; ( iv ) current professional liability coverage acceptable to the Hospital ; ( v ) the result from a query to the National Practitioner Data Bank ; and ( vi ) the result from a query to the Office of Inspector General ’ s List of Excluded Individuals / Entities ;
( 3 ) the individual demonstrates there have been : ( i ) no current or previously successful challenges to licensure or registration ; and ( ii ) no involuntary limitation , restriction , reduction , denial , loss or termination of appointment or clinical privileges at another health care facility ;
( 4 ) there has been a favorable recommendation by the department chair / section chief , Chair of the Credentials Committee , and Chief of Staff ; and
( 5 ) the individual agrees in writing to be bound by the medical staff governance documents and Hospital policies , and any revisions or amendments thereto .
( b ) For non-applicants , who are granted temporary privileges as a locum tenens , the individual may exercise the temporary privileges for a maximum of 120 days . Any clinical privileges that are granted in conjunction with a contractual agreement will expire when the agreement is terminated , not renewed , or expires .
4 . B . 3 . Withdrawal of Temporary Clinical Privileges :
( a ) The granting of temporary clinical privileges is a courtesy that may be withdrawn by the CEO or the CMO / VPMA , at any time , after consulting with the Chief of Staff , Chair of the Credentials Committee , or department chair .
( b ) The department chair / section chief or the Chief of Staff will assign to another member of the Medical Staff responsibility for the care of patients until they are discharged . Whenever possible , consideration will be given to the wishes of the patient in the selection of a substitute physician .
4 . C . TELEMEDICINE PRIVILEGES 4 . C . 1 . Processing Requests for Telemedicine Privileges :
( a ) A qualified individual may be granted telemedicine privileges regardless of whether the individual is appointed to the Medical Staff or the Advanced Practice Provider Staff .
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