Medical Staff Committees

The Health Authority Medical Advisory Committee (HAMAC) makes recommendations to the Board of Directors with respect to the privileges of all members of the Medical Staff to practice within the facilities and programs operated by IH. In addition, HAMAC acts in an advisory capacity to the Board & the CEO regarding:

• The provision of medical care within the facilities and programs operated by IH
• The monitoring of the quality and effectiveness of medical care provided within the facilities and programs operated by IH
• The adequacy of medical staff resources
• The continuing education of members of the Medical Staff
• Goals for meeting the medical needs of the population served by IH

HAMAC Update (requires Interior Health mnemonic and two-factor authentication to access)

HAMAC Terms of Reference (Medical Staff Rules Part II)

HAMAC Standing Committees report directly to HAMAC and undertake specific responsibilities within the Medical Staff organization:

• Credentialing & Privileging Committee
• Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• Medical Staff Resource Plan Committee
• Medical Staff Bylaws and Rules Committee

The Regional Medical Advisory Committee (RMAC) is established at each of Interior Health's four Health Service Areas, which has delegated responsibilities and Terms of Reference under the Medical Staff Rules Part II.

There are four RMACs that are appointed by the Board of Directors and function under the mandate of HAMAC. 

The Local Medical Advisory Committee (LMAC) is established by the RMACs at individual sites within their operating area. Each LMAC has written Terms of Reference that are in keeping with site needs and the roles and responsibilities delegated to the RMAC.

There are 24 LMACs that are appointed by HAMAC and function under the mandate of the RMACs.

LMAC Terms of Reference (Medical Staff Rules Part II)