The purpose of this section is to establish the development of a medical staff structure, consistent with clinical competence, to ensure a safe patient care environment.

The medical staff must:

(1) Adopt bylaws, rules, regulations, and organizational structure that address:

(a) Qualifications for membership;

(b) Verification of application data;

(c) Appointment and reappointment process;

(d) Length of appointment and reappointment;

(e) Granting of delineated clinical privileges;

(f) Provision for continuous patient care;

(g) Assessment of credentialed practitioner's performance;

(h) Due process;

(i) Reporting practitioners according to RCW 70.41.210; and

(j) Provide for medical staff communication and conflict resolution with the governing authority;

(2) Forward medical staff recommendations for membership and clinical privileges to the governing authority for action.