Hospital Medical Staff Privileges
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American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Hospital Care: Medical staff appointment and delineation of pediatric privileges in hospitals.
The review and verification of credentials and the granting of clinical privileges are required of every hospital to ensure that members of the medical staff are competent and qualified to provide specified levels of patient care. The credentialing process involves the following: (1) assessment of the professional and personal background of each practitioner seeking privileges; (2) assignment o...
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