Browse policies below and visit Interior Health's Our Story page to learn more about our strategic priorities.
Policies
Our policies fall under the categories of administration and organization, board of directors, pharmacy, and research. Communicating these policies, and public accountability, are components of our strategic priorities.
Administration & organization
| AC0100 | Brand and Visual Identity |
| AC0400 | External Communications Consultants |
| AC0500 | Social Media |
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| AH0210 | Responding to Emergencies Outside Community Dialysis Unit |
| AH0300 | No Refusal |
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| AH1400 | Patient, Client and Resident identificaiton |
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| AH1620 | Infant Feeding |
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Medical Orders for Scope of Treatment (MOST) and Advance Care Planning (ACP) |
| AH5000 | Harm Reduction – People Who Use Substances Policy |
| AH5500 | Non-Medical Cannabis |
| AI0300 | Surgical Safety Checklist |
| AI0400 | Organ Donation |
| AI0500 | Dental Assistants |
| AL0100 | Consent Adults |
| AL0200 | Consent Persons Under 19 Years of Age |
| AL0300 | Blood Alcohol |
| AL0500 | Legal Court Documents and Proceedings |
| AL0600 | Duty to Report Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect |
| AL0700 | Records Retention |
| AL0800 | Designated Agency Policy |
| AL1000 | Governing Law and Jurisdiction |
| AL1600 | Project Ethics |
| AP0200 | Client Rates For Long Stay Patients Awaiting Placement |
| AP0300 | Travel Expense |
| AP0300a | Travel Expense - Quick Reference Guide |
| AP0300b | Travel Expense - User Guide |
| AP0400 | Changes to Schedule of Fees and Charges |
| AP0500 | Leased Space Management of |
| AP0700 | Signing Authority |
| AP0900 | Hardship |
| AP1000 | Environmental Sustainability |
| AP1100 | Research Finance |
| AP1200 | Preferred Accomodation |
| AT0100 | Health Records |
| AT0200 | IMIT Acquisition and Implementation |
| AT0300 | Software |
| AW0200 | Laundry Services |
| AW0300 | Parking Policy |
| AW0500 | Facilities and Asset Naming |
| AW0600 | Identification and Access Control |
| AW0650 | Prohibited Items |
| AW0800 | Art in IH Facilities |
| AW1000 | Public Use of Interior Health Facilities |
Board of Directors
Research
| RA0200 | Membership |
| RA0300 | Training and Education |
| RA0400 | Meeting Administration |
| RA0500 | Records Management |
| RA0600 | REB Signing Authority |
| RA0700 | Confidentiality of Information |
| RA0800 | Conflict of Interest |
| RA0900 | Reportable Events |
| RA1200 | External Audits for REB-Approved Research |
| RR0100 | Activities Requiring Research Ethics Review |
| RR0200 | Harmonized Ethics Review |
| RR0300 | Initial Review Research |
| RR0400 | Amendments |
| RR0500 | Renewals |
| RR0600 | Research Completion |
| RR0700 | Obtaining Consent for Research |
| RR0800 | Documentation of Consent for Research |
| RR0900 | Safety and Serious Adverse Events Reporting |
| RR1100 | REB Management Non-Compliance |
| RR1200 | Suspensions and Terminations |
| RR1300 | Appeal of REB Decision |
| RR1400 | Research Participant Concerns |
In the 5 years since the In Plain Sight report was released, we’ve made strides towards being a culturally safe organization—but there’s more work to do.
/stories/ihs-fifth-plain-sight-response-supports-reconciliation
Inspired by her aunt’s career as a pharmacist, Angela became a pharmacy technician to use the hands-on aspect of compounding to benefit patient care.
/stories/we-are-ih-pharmacy-tech-enjoys-problem-solving-patients
Souper Meals brings students together once a week over locally made soup, fresh fruit, veggies and buns, all free of charge.
/stories/more-soup-benefits-universal-school-lunch-program
With decades of experience rooted in compassion and commitment to children’s health, Dr. Jeff Wong is carving a path for pediatric care at Kelowna Hospital.
/stories/dr-jeff-wong-leads-kelowna-pediatric-department-forward
The holidays season offers opportunities to drink alcohol, and it can be easy to overindulge. Get tips on how you can drink less - and live more.
/stories/holiday-spirit-tips-drinking-moderation-season
With the support of her mentors and coworkers, Niomi Wright found her true health-care calling as a care aide at Mountain View Lodge in Lillooet.
/stories/we-are-ih-care-aide-recognizes-value-mentors-and-colleagues
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