BYLAWS COMMITTEE
Proposed Revisions and Report to the JCC
2008-2009
Bylaws
Please note that some sections have been reordered with no change in content
Definition of ‘Ex Officio”
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Refers srvic by vireo offic positon held. Anois appointment with vote unten opeciied there:
RATIONALE: Any active member of the Medical Staff who has an Ex Officio appointment has
‘Voting rights when serving on a Committee. Voting rights are also addressed in Section 10.2-5.
2.2-5 Participation in Medicare, Medicaid and Other Federal Health Care Programs
RATIONALE: Meets CMS requirements and is compliant with hospital policy for eligibility to
participate in Medicare
48-3 Appointment (for Afili
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services ase be Nore 1. do ast have
masters dems,
Norse wet iy Uni to Age 2004 met haves mate's.RATIONALE: Meets CMS requirements and is compliant with hospital policy for eligibility to
participate in Medicare. Medicare eligibility for Affiliate staff includes a Master's degree and
Board eligibility
5.6-4 Proctoring duration
or privileges that are ntcqucatly prfocmod by the Medical Staff member the nical sevice chi may
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‘toring oss af another accredited hospital 20 longa the Proctor i member ofthe SEG
Medical Staff in god tanding, Then privileges shall be voluntary relinquished or widen i
_roctoring snot completed within twenty-four 24) months ofthe ntl granting ofthe infec ried
omamtoe to extend the prctoring period oto hae the
eiilege:
RATIONALE: Infrequently performed privileges may be proctored at another site by a member
of the SFGH medical staff
ARTICLE VI: ROUTINE MONITORING AND EDUCATION AND
CORRECTIVE ACTION
6.1 Routine Monitoring and Education, Including Verbal and Written Counseling
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