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Medical Staff Governance

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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

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IH Medical Staff Rules

The Medical Staff Rules 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.

Medical Staff Rules Part I: Conduct and Medical Staff Organization

Part I of the Medical Staff Rules presents the rules governing the conduct of the medical staff in facilities and programs operated by Interior Health. 

Read the IH Medical Staff Rules Part I

Medical Staff Rules Part II: Terms of Reference for the HAMAC

Part II of the Medical Staff Rules presents the Terms of Reference for the HAMAC, which are in keeping with the intent of Article 8.0 of the Medical Staff Bylaws. It includes, as well, Terms of Reference for the additional Committees deemed necessary by the HAMAC to effectively discharge its assigned role and responsibilities.

Read the IH Medical Staff Rules Part II 

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