§ 5-31.1-28 - Hospital disciplinary powers. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-31.1-28

   § 5-31.1-28  Hospital disciplinary powers.– (a) The board of trustees of a hospital or other appropriate authority licensedpursuant to the laws of the state is authorized to suspend, deny, revoke, orcurtail the staff privileges of any staff member for good cause which includesthe grounds specified in § 5-31.1-10 for unprofessional conduct; provided,that the procedures for those actions comply with the procedures, if any, thatare outlined by the joint commission for accreditation of hospitals.

   (b) There is no liability on the part of and no cause ofaction of any nature arises against any hospital, hospital board of trustees,or any hospital medical staff committee, where instituted by hospital bylaws,for any action taken in good faith in carrying out the provisions of thischapter.

   (c) Any disciplinary action against a dentist or dentalhygienist which involves loss of privileges, including for administrativereasons, shall promptly be reported to the board of examiners in dentistry bythe hospital.