Unless otherwise stated , such precautionary ( summary ) restriction or suspension shall become effective immediately upon imposition and the person or body responsible shall promptly give written notice to the practitioner , the MEC , the CEO , and the Board . The restriction or suspension may be limited in duration and shall remain in effect for the period stated or , if none , until resolved . The precautionary ( summary ) suspension is not a complete professional review action in and of itself , and it shall not imply any final finding regarding the circumstances that caused the suspension .
Unless otherwise indicated by the terms of the precautionary ( summary ) restriction or suspension , the practitioner ’ s patients shall be promptly assigned to another medical staff member by the Chief of Staff or designee , considering , where feasible , the wishes of the affected practitioner and the patient in the choice of a substitute practitioner .
3.2.2 MEC action : As soon as feasible and within 14 calendar days after such precautionary ( summary ) suspension has been imposed , the MEC shall meet to review and consider the action and if necessary begin the investigation process . Upon request and at the discretion of the MEC , the practitioner will be given the opportunity to address the MEC concerning the action , on such terms and conditions as the MEC may impose , although in no event shall any meeting of the MEC , with or without the practitioner , constitute a “ hearing ” as defined in this hearing and appeal plan , nor shall any procedural rules with respect to hearing and appeal apply . The MEC may modify , continue , or terminate the precautionary ( summary ) restriction or suspension , but in any event it shall furnish the practitioner with notice of its decision .
3.2.3 Procedural rights : Procedural rights as described in this Fair Hearing and Appeal Plan shall only be afforded to Medical Staff Members and credentialed physicians or physician applicants . The Medical Staff Member / physician shall be entitled to the procedural rights afforded by this hearing and appeal plan if restrictions or suspension lasts more than 14 calendar days .
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