Emergency Preparedness

Appendix Q.1

E. This privileging process is identical to the process established under the Medical Staff Bylaws for granting temporary privileges to fulfill an important patient care need. F. Based on the 72 hour period of evaluation and proctoring, and recommendation by the proctoring LIP, the HICS will evaluate the continued need for volunteer resources. VII. Procedure: RESPONSIBLE PERSON(S) DEPT. PROCEDURE Volunteer Licensed Independent Practitioner Completes and signs the Kern Medical’s Temporary Emergency Privileges Request Form (attachment A), which includes a statement that the information provided to the medical center is accurate. Provide proof of identification and licensure/ certification.

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President of Staff, President of Staff Elect or Immediate Past President of Staff (In absence of above, the department chair(s), the CEO or his/her designee may grant disaster privileges).

On a case-by-case basis, at his/her discretion, grant emergency privileges or status upon presentation of any one of the following, as deemed appropriate: • Current picture ID with a clearly identifying professional designation issued by the Medical Center. • Current license to practice medicine in the state of California • Identification indicating that the individual is a member of a Disaster Medical Assistance Team (“DMAT”), Kern Medical Center Reserve Corp, the Medical Reserve Corp (the “MRC”), the Emergency System for Advance Registration of Volunteer Health Professionals (the “ESAR-VHP”), or other recognized state or federal agency or organization. • Identification indicating that the individual has been granted authority to render patient care in disaster circumstances, such authority having been granted by a state, federal, or municipal entity. • Verification by current Medical Center staff member(s) with personal knowledge regarding the practitioner’s qualifications. Assign a temporary Kern Medical identification badge signifying a volunteer licensed independent practitioner status and indicate their respective licensure level (e.g., MD, DO, Clinical Psychologist, etc.). Badge will be collected immediately following the resolution of the disaster / emergency.

Human Resources

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Incident Command System Training

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