Idaho § 39-1396
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 39-1396, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39-1396.
authority to admit patients. (1) A hospital or facility may grant to physicians, physician assistants and advanced practice nurses the privilege to admit patients to such hospital or facility; provided however, that admitting privileges may be granted only if the privileges are:
(a) Recommended by the medical staff at the hospital or facility;
(b) Approved by the governing board of the hospital or facility; and
(c) Within the scope of practice conferred by the license of the physician, physician assistant or advanced practice nurse.
(2) A hospital or facility shall specify in its bylaws the process by which its governing body and medical staff oversee those practitioners granted admitting privileges. Such oversight shall include, but is not limited to, credentialing and competency review.
[39-1396, added 2017, ch. 278, sec. 1, p. 728.]
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 39-1396
What does Idaho Statutes § 39-1396 cover?
Section 39-1396 is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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