a hearing is triggered by an adverse recommendation of the Board , any reference in this Article to the “ MEC ” will be interpreted as a reference to the “ Board .”
8 . A . 3 . Actions Not Grounds for Hearing :
None of the following actions constitute grounds for a hearing . These actions take effect without hearing or appeal . The individual is entitled to submit a written explanation regarding these actions which will be included in their file :
( a ) determination that an individual is ineligible for appointment or clinical privileges and that the individual ’ s application will not be processed because they fail to meet threshold eligibility criteria ;
( b ) determination that an individual is ineligible to request appointment or privileges , or to continue appointment or the exercise of privileges because a specialty is closed under a staff development plan or is covered by an exclusive contract ;
( c ) determination that an application will not be processed because it is incomplete or untimely ;
( d ) determination that an application will not be processed due to a misstatement or omission ;
( e ) expiration of appointment and clinical privileges due to a failure to timely submit an application for reappointment ;
( f ) change in assigned staff category or a determination that an individual is not eligible for appointment to a specific staff category ;
( g ) issuance of a letter of education , guidance , counsel , warning , or reprimand ;
( h ) adoption or imposition of conditions , monitoring , supervision , proctoring , or a general consultation requirement ( i . e ., the individual must obtain a consult , but need not get prior approval for the treatment );
( i ) adoption of condition or imposition of a requirement for additional training or continuing education ;
( j ) adoption of a voluntary clinical improvement plan or voluntary improvement plan for conduct ;
( k ) a requirement that an individual complete a fitness for practice evaluation ;
( l ) the grant of conditional appointment or reappointment or the grant of appointment or reappointment for a period of less than the full appointment term ;
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