California AB1215 amends the Business and Professions Code to define unprofessional conduct for hospitals with less than five physicians.

California AB1215 amends the Business and Professions Code to redefine unprofessional conduct for hospitals with fewer than five physicians on their medical staff. The bill specifies that such hospitals must have rules governing their operation, including provisions for the organization of the medical staff, the maintenance of accurate medical records, and the prohibition of profit-sharing among staff members. The bill also mandates that these hospitals establish a formal medical staff with officers, bylaws, and annual or biennial staff appointments.

California AB1215 amends the Business and Professions Code to define unprofessional conduct for hospitals with less than five physicians.

California AB1215 amends the Business and Professions Code to redefine unprofessional conduct for hospitals with fewer than five physicians on their medical staff. The bill specifies that such hospitals must have rules governing their operation, including provisions for the organization of the medical staff, the maintenance of accurate medical records, and the prohibition of profit-sharing among staff members. The bill also mandates that these hospitals establish a formal medical staff with officers, bylaws, and annual or biennial staff appointments.