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 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 an 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 .
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