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 | Collection and Release of Blood Samples to Law Enforcement |
| 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 |
Shari, Maxwell, and Andrew work together across many different teams to provide sustainable, safe, and high quality facilities to patients and staff.
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IH offers a range of services to help those who may have mental health, substance use or housing needs.
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Jayme helps ensure lived experiences are not just welcomed but embedded across Mental Health and Substance Use services at IH.
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As temperatures drop, it’s important to be aware of the health risks of cold. Here's what you can do to ensure you remain safe and healthy.
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Heart disease is the number one killer of women worldwide and the leading cause of premature death in Canada. One in 3 women will be affected by heart disease.
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Wavemakers is a free, groundbreaking virtual reality career-building program where post-secondary students can build skills and connect with employers like IH.
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