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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Health & Wellness

Growing food and minds – Learning about food with a modular farm

KLO Middle School students are learning about food in a fun, innovative and hands-on way thanks to a modular farm and a creek restoration project.

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Community & Culture

We are IH: Nurse educator fosters equitable access to education

Blending her two passions of teaching and health care, Echo Porlier aims to promote equitable access to education through her work in rural and remote nursing.

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Community & Culture

Launch your nursing career with the ESN/ESPN paid work program

Our Employed Student Nurse/Employed Student Psychiatric Nurse program offers students real-world experience under the guidance of an experienced RN, RPN or NP.

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Community & Culture

We are IH: Registered nurse of 35 years pursued her dream

Diana Heighes has much of her career at Royal Inland Hospital. For 10 years she has worked in day care surgery and even had a chance to work with her daughter.

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