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)

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

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.