of Staff , the relevant department chair , Credentials Committee Chair , and CMO / VPMA .
( b ) If each of these individuals makes a favorable recommendation on reinstatement , the individual may immediately resume clinical practice . However , if any of the individuals reviewing the request have any questions , those questions will be noted , and the reinstatement request will be forwarded to the full Credentials Committee , MEC , and Board . The recommendation for reinstatement from the leave of absence may be subject to specific conditions such as proctoring or monitoring to allow for a closer assessment of the individual ’ s competence .
( c ) If the leave of absence was for health reasons ( except for a maternity leave ), the request for reinstatement must be accompanied by a report from the individual ’ s health care practitioner ( or reports from evaluations as requested by the Chief of Staff , the relevant department chair , Credentials Committee Chair , and CMO / VPMA ) indicating that the individual is physically and / or mentally capable of resuming a hospital practice and safely exercising the clinical privileges requested ..
( d ) If a member ’ s reappointment is set to expire during the leave of absence , the member will be required to apply for reappointment during their leave . Failure to reapply in a timely fashion , though on leave , will be deemed an automatic resignation of appointment and clinical privileges and the individual will be required to submit an application for initial appointment .
( e ) Except for leaves granted for military service , failure to request reinstatement from a leave of absence within one year will be deemed a voluntary resignation of appointment and clinical privileges unless an extension is granted by the CMO / VPMA . Extensions will be considered only in extraordinary cases where the extension of a leave is in the best interest of the Hospital .
6 . E . PRECAUTIONARY SUSPENSION OR RESTRICTION OF CLINICAL PRIVILEGES 6 . E . 1 . Grounds for Precautionary Suspension or Restriction :
( a ) Whenever failure to take action may result in imminent danger to the health and / or safety of any individual , the MEC , Chief of Staff , CEO , CMO / VPMA , or Board Chair is authorized to ( 1 ) suspend or restrict all or any portion of an individual ’ s clinical privileges or ( 2 ) afford the individual an opportunity to voluntarily refrain from exercising clinical privileges while the matter is being reviewed . The process defined below will apply regardless of the option used in this paragraph .
( b ) A precautionary suspension can be imposed at any time , including after a specific event , a pattern of events , or a recommendation by the MEC that would entitle the individual to request a hearing . When possible , prior to the imposition of a precautionary suspension or restriction , reasonable efforts will be made to meet
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