Section 330.1265. Governing body.

(1) A hospital that is licensed by the department shall have a governing body which shall be responsible for all of the following:

(a)  Administration and management of the hospital.

(b)   Selection of medical staff and the quality of care rendered  by the hospital.

(c)    Assuring that physicians and other personnel for whom a state license, certification,  or registration  is  required   are  currently licensed, certified, or registered.

(2)    The governing body of a licensed hospital shall adopt bylaws which are in accordance with legal requirements.

(3)  The governing body of a licensed hospital shall certify to  the department that the hospital does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, nationality, religious or political belief, sex, age, or handicap in any area of its operation. This includes  all  of  the following areas:

(a)    Employment, unless a requirement of sex or age is based on a bona fide occupational qualification.

(b)   Patient admission and care.

(c)   ) Professional and nonprofessional training programs.

(4)  The governing body shall direct the administration of the hospital to take action to assure that the hospital  adheres  to  nondiscriminatory practices.

History: 1979 AC; 1981 AACS.