In this issue:

Don't Let Your OMSS Membership Lapse; Renew Today - Page 1

New Laws of Interest to Medical Staffs - Page 1

California OMSS Delegation Participates in 2009 AMA-OMSS Interim Meeting - Page 1

Organized Medicine Requests Clarification on Joint Commission Definition of Physician - Page 2

Medical Staffs Bear the Burden of Proof When Suspending or Restricting Privileges for Applicants with Temporary Privileges - Page 2

OMSS Elects Executive Board Members - Page 2

CMA to Develop Policy on Privileging Low and No Volume Physicians - Page 3

Disruptive Behavior and Self-Governance Revisions in 2010 Medical Staff Bylaws - Page 3

11 California Hospitals Fined for Patient Safety Violations -Page 4

State Revives Regulations that Would Expand Scope for Nonphysician Practitioners - Page 4

SGH Medical Staff Casino Night
Friday, January 8, 2010
6-9 pm
Auditorium
$10 per person

Spouses welcome ! Make it a date night!

Wine! Hors d'oeuvres! Prizes! Plus lots and lots of fun!

Questions? Call Medical Staff Services at 619-740- 4145!

SGH Medical Staff Family Bowling Night
Friday
January 22, 2010
6 pm
Parkway Bowl
$10 per person
No-host dinner at the Souplantation to follow for those families who are famished after a long evening of bowling!

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