Medical Staff Rules
Island Health’s Medical Staff Rules outline the details of the organization of the medical staff and the day-to-day processes by which the medical staff provide patient care. 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.
The Rules do not require approval from the Minister of Health. All medical staff are required to sign in agreement to the Medical Staff Rules before working with Island Health.
Medical Staff Bylaws
Island Health’s Medical Staff Bylaws set out the conditions under which members of the medical staff serve the facilities and programs operated by Island Health, provide patient care, and offer medical advice to the Board of Directors.
Medical Staff Bylaws are established when adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by the Minister of Health of British Columbia. All medical staff are required to sign in agreement to the Medical Staff Bylaws before working with Island Health.
Respectful Workplace Policy
The purpose of the Workplace Policy document is to establish practices and procedures that promote an environment free of bullying, harassment and discrimination and encourages mutual respect, safety (psychological and physical) and inclusiveness for all individuals associated with Island Health.
Respectful Workplace Procedures for Medical Staff, Resident Doctors and Medical Students
The Respectful Workplace Procedures are an addendum to the Respectful Workplace Policy, and outlines the procedures for Medical Staff, Resident Doctors and Medical Students to use for addressing respectful workplace concerns as well as for non-medical staff who wish to report respectful workplace concerns regarding medical staff, resident doctors and medical students.