Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 136.11 - Director(a) The Director of the open heart surgery program shall be a Board certified thoracic surgeon. The director of a pediatric heart surgery program shall be a Board certified pediatric and thoracic surgeon.(b) An interim director may be appointed during the period of time between the departure of the prior director and the selection of a new director. The interim director shall be a physician who is able to demonstrate qualifications acceptable to the medical staff of the hospital and to the Department. The hospital shall apply to the Department for an exception under the procedures in §§ 51.31-51.34. If the exception is granted, the Department will specify the maximum period of time for which the interim director shall be appointed.