Medical Staff Governance

Interior Health (IH) medical staff are governed by the IH Medical Staff Bylaws, Rules, and IH Policies, as well as the standards and guidelines of respective regulatory colleges:

College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (B.C.) (CPSBC)
B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
College of Dental Surgeons of B.C. (CDSBC)

IH Medical Staff Bylaws

The IH Medical Staff Bylaws describe the relationship and responsibilities between the IH Board of Directors and individual medical staff members within medical staff structures.

The Bylaws align with the Hospital Act, its Regulations, and the Health Authorities Act. The Bylaws are approved by the B.C. Minister of Health.

Read the IH Medical Staff Bylaws

Access Credentialing & Privileging resources for medical staff

IH Medical Staff Rules

The Medical Staff Rules (revised April 2026) are established by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of the Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC) and the medical staff. These rules are in keeping with the intent of the Medical Staff Bylaws.

Read the IH Medical Staff Rules

7 Minute Read

Community & Culture, Health & Wellness

Returning home after an evacuation

Returning home after an evacuation can be a relief. Depending on how long you've been gone, and the condition of your home, you may need to follow precautions.

/stories/returning-home-after-evacuation

2 Minute Read

Health & Wellness

Accessing care if you're evacuated due to a wildfire

Find out how to access the health care you need if you're living situation changes due to a wildfire

/stories/accessing-care-if-youre-evacuated-due-wildfire

4 Minute Read

Health & Wellness

How to take care of your mental wellness during wildfire season

Wildfires and natural disasters have many impacts on mental health and well-being. Here are some tips that can help with the stress from wildfire season.

/stories/how-take-care-your-mental-wellness-during-wildfire-season