AB 1215: Hospitals: medical staff membership.

This bill aims to expand the required provisions related to hospital organization and membership. The provisions would now include licensed dentists, podiatrists, clinical psychologists, nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nurse midwives, in addition to physicians and surgeons. The lack of these provisions would be considered unprofessional conduct and would be subject to discipline by the medical board. The bill would also impose a state-mandated local program by expanding the scope of a crime. This bill does not require reimbursement for certain costs mandated by the state.