HOSPITAL-MED STAFF-PEER REVIEW

Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. In connection with provisions concerning summary suspension of a person's medical staff membership or clinical privileges, provides that an immediate danger to the public must be evidenced by a documented act or acts that directly threaten patient care in the hospital and are not of an administrative nature. Provides that when a medical staff member's license to practice has been suspended or revoked by the State's licensing authority, a hearing is not necessary. Provides that all peer review shall be conducted in accordance with the medical staff bylaws and that independent peer review services may be used in the medical staff credentialing and privileging process when authorized.