Matter SCC-128388

Approve General Enterprise Medical Staff Rules relating to Medical Staff Operations for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare.

Health & Hospital System Board of Supervisors

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The document outlines a recommendation for the Board of Supervisors to approve the General Enterprise Medical Staff Rules for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. It details the integration of Regional Medical Center (RMC) into the existing medical staff structure and updates to credentialing requirements and supervision for Physician Assistants. The recommendation states that the action will not impact the County General Fund, children, seniors, or sustainability. The document also emphasizes the importance of the Enterprise Medical Staff in ensuring quality patient care across the County's hospitals.

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Recommendation to approve General Enterprise Medical Staff Rules.
Incorporation of RMC into the Enterprise Medical Staff structure.
Removal of credentialing requirements for Neurophysiology Technicians.
Change in supervision requirements for Physician Assistants.
No new impact on the County General Fund.
No/neutral impact on children and seniors.
The Enterprise Medical Staff is responsible for ensuring quality patient care.

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County of Santa Clara Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System 128388 DATE: May 19, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Patricia Salmon, Enterprise Medical Staff President SUBJECT: General Enterprise Medical Staff Rules RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve General Enterprise Medical Staff Rules relating to Medical Staff Operations for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS Approval of the recommended action would have no new impact on the County General Fund. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION The County of Santa Clara owns and operates four hospital campuses: Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), O’Connor Hospital (OCH), Saint Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH), and Regional Medical Center (RMC). All four hospitals operate under a single, consolidated general acute care hospital license issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). Under California hospital licensing law, when multiple hospital campuses are operated under a single, consolidated license, there must be a single, consolidated medical staff serving all campuses reflected on the hospital license. Both California hospital licensing regulations, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) conditions...

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MEDICAL STAFF RULES and REGULATIONS 2026

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The document outlines the Enterprise Medical Staff Rules for Santa Clara Valley Healthcare for the year 2026. It includes sections on appointment and reappointment processes, code of conduct, committees, departments, allied health professionals, and conduct of clinical care. The Medical Staff comprises various healthcare professionals granted recognition to provide services at the healthcare facilities. The rules emphasize compliance with county labor policies and detail the application process for medical staff membership, including requirements for physical and mental capabilities, verification of information, and actions on applications.

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The document is titled 'Enterprise Medical Staff Rules 2026'.
It includes sections on appointment and reappointment, code of conduct, committees, departments, allied health professionals, and conduct of clinical care.
The Medical Staff includes physicians, dentists, clinical psychologists, and podiatrists recognized to provide healthcare services.
The rules are in addition to compliance with county labor policies.
The application process for medical staff membership is detailed, including requirements for qualifications and verification of information.

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The document appears to be a draft as indicated by the presence of unresolved placeholders and incomplete sections.
Specific dates and approval details mentioned in the text are incomplete or not fully provided.

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Enterprise Medical Staff Rules 2026 Santa Clara Valley Healthcare Enterprise Medical Staff Rules Table of Contents Rule Section Page 1 Appointment and Reappointment 2 2 Code of Conduct 35 3 Committees 42 4 Departments 62 5 Allied Health Professionals 65 6 Conduct of Clinical Care 90 The "Medical Staff" or "Enterprise Medical Staff" means the organizational body that includes all physicians (M.D. or D.O.), dentists, clinical psychologists and podiatrists who have been granted recognition as members approved to provide professional healthcare services at any of the hospitals and clinics operated by Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH), which is also referred to as an “Enterprise”, pursuant to the Enterprise Medical Staff Bylaws (“Bylaws”). The Enterprise Medical Staff is a single medical staff comprised of members from all campuses in the Enterprise: O’Connor Hospital (OCH), Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (SCVMC), Regional Medical Center (RMC), St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH), and Custody Health Services (CHS). The different hospital campuses are referred to in these Rules as “Hospital Sites”. These Rules are in addition to and do not preclude compliance with County labor...