IH Board & Medical Staff Committee Structure
Board of directors
Governed by Section 51
HAMAC STANDING COMMITTEES
hamac
RMAC
lmac
Interior Health's Board of Directors is a fully-functioning governing body made up of seven members from communities across the region. Their role (established through bylaws) is to make decisions that meet the region’s health needs.
Board members are appointed through the provincial government's Board Resourcing and Development Office.
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 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, and -The continuing education of members of the Medical Staff
Goals for meeting the medical needs of the population served by IH.
HAMAC Standing Committees report directly to HAMAC and undertake specific responsibilities within the Medical Staff organization:
- CREDENTIALING AND PRIVILEGING COMMITTEE
- PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE
- MEDICAL STAFF RESOURCE PLAN COMMITTEE
- MEDICAL STAFF BYLAWS AND RULES COMMITTEE
Section 51 of the B.C. Evidence Act provides health care professionals with an opportunity to have open and honest conversations about the quality of care provided in hospitals without fear that the information can be used in legal proceedings. This legal protection is intended to improve care by supporting a positive safety culture. The HAMAC and the MACs are Section 51 committees for certain discussions under the Evidence Act.
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.
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IH Board & Medical Staff Committee Structure
Board of directors
Governed by Section 51
HAMAC STANDING COMMITTEES
hamac
RMAC
lmac
Interior Health's Board of Directors is a fully-functioning governing body made up of seven members from communities across the region. Their role (established through bylaws) is to make decisions that meet the region’s health needs. Board members are appointed through the provincial government's Board Resourcing and Development Office.
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 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, and -The continuing education of members of the Medical Staff Goals for meeting the medical needs of the population served by IH.
HAMAC Standing Committees report directly to HAMAC and undertake specific responsibilities within the Medical Staff organization:
Section 51 of the B.C. Evidence Act provides health care professionals with an opportunity to have open and honest conversations about the quality of care provided in hospitals without fear that the information can be used in legal proceedings. This legal protection is intended to improve care by supporting a positive safety culture. The HAMAC and the MACs are Section 51 committees for certain discussions under the Evidence Act.
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.