The denial, suspension, or revocation of staff privileges, employment, or appointment in a hospital or other health care institution must be reported within 30 days.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only if the action occurs in a hospital with more than 100 beds
• D. Only if the action involves credentialing nationally

Answer: (A)

When a hospital or other health care institution takes an adverse action against a practitioner’s staff privileges, employment, or appointment, reporting to the licensing authority within 30 days is required. This prompt notification keeps the Board informed about actions that could affect patient safety and the ability to practice, allowing timely regulatory review and, if needed, further disciplinary steps.

The rule applies regardless of hospital size or whether the action relates to national credentialing, so those qualifiers aren’t relevant. The key point is the mandatory 30-day reporting window to the Board when such actions occur.