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PART IX - MEDICAL STAFF 60. PURPOSE OF THE MEDICAL STAFF ORGANIZATION

The purposes of the medical staff organization, in addition to fulfilling the responsibilities established by the laws of the Province of Ontario and this By-law, are:

(1) to provide a structure whereby the members of the medical staff (referred to in Part

IX as a “member” unless the context requires otherwise) participate in the Health Centre Corporation's planning, policy setting, and decision making;

(2) to serve as a quality assurance system for medical care rendered to patients by the

Medical Staff and to ensure the continuing improvement of the quality of medical care;

61. APPOINTMENT

(1) The Board shall appoint annually a medical staff for the Health Centre Corporation. (2) Notwithstanding the other requirements of this By-law, a person who is not a

physician may be honoured by appointment to the honorary staff. 62. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE MEDICAL STAFF

(1) An application for appointment to the medical staff shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of the Public Hospitals Act.

(2) On request, the Chief Executive Officer shall supply a copy of the By-laws, the

rules of the Health Centre Corporation and the Public Hospitals Act and the Regulations thereunder to each physician who expresses in writing the intention to apply for appointment to the medical staff.

(3) An applicant for appointment to the Medical Staff shall submit one original written

application and one copy of the application to the Chief Executive Officer. (4) Each application shall contain:


(a) a statement by the applicant that he or she has read the Public Hospitals Act and the Hospital Management Regulation thereunder and the By-laws and rules of the Health Centre Corporation;

(b) an undertaking that, if he or she is appointed to the medical staff of the

Health Centre Corporation, he or she will govern himself or herself in accordance with the requirements set out in the By-laws and rules of the Health Centre Corporation;

(c) evidence of medical practice protection coverage satisfactory to the Board;

(d) a list of the privileges which are requested; (e) an up-to-date curriculum vitae;

(f) a list of three appropriate referees; (g) information of any previous disciplinary proceeding where there was an

adverse finding; (h) information of any civil suit where there was a finding of negligence or

battery; and (i) a signed consent authorizing any medical regulatory body to provide a report

on: (i) any action taken by its disciplinary committee; and (ii) whether his or her privileges have been curtailed or cancelled by any

medical regulatory body or by another hospital because of incompetence, negligence or any act of professional misconduct; and

(j) a current certificate of professional conduct from the College of Physicians

and Surgeons of Ontario and consent to the release of information from the Registrar of the College.

(5) Each applicant shall visit the Health Centre Corporation for an interview with

appropriate members of the medical staff and the Chief Executive Officer or his or her delegate.


(6) The Chief Executive Officer shall retain a copy of the application and shall refer the original application immediately to the Medical Advisory Committee through its Chairman who shall keep a record of each application received and then refer the original application forthwith to the Chair of the Credentials Committee.

63. CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE MEDICAL STAFF

(1) Only an applicant qualified to practise medicine and licensed pursuant to the laws of the Province of Ontario is eligible to be a member of and be appointed to the medical staff of the Health Centre Corporation except as otherwise provided for in this By-law.

(2) The applicant will have: (a) a certificate of Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of

Ontario; (b) a current certificate of professional conduct from the College of Physicians

and Surgeons of Ontario; (c) a demonstrated ability to provide patient care at an appropriate level of

quality and efficiency; (d) a demonstrated ability to communicate, work with and relate to all members

of the medical, dental, midwifery and Health Centre Corporation staff in a co-operative and professional manner;

(e) a demonstrated ability to communicate and relate appropriately with patients

and patient's relatives; (f) a willingness to participate in the discharge of staff obligations appropriate to

the relevant membership group; (g) a report on, among other things, the experience, competence and reputation

of the applicant from the Chief of Staff or Chief of Department in the last hospital in which the applicant trained or held an appointment;


(h) in the case of a certified specialist, a report from the Chief of Department in which department training was completed, as well as a report from the Chief of the Department in which he or she last practised;

(i) evidence of medical practice protection coverage satisfactory to the Board;

and

(j) adequate training and experience for the privileges requested. (3) The applicant must agree to govern himself or herself in accordance with the

requirements set out in this By-law, the medical staff rules and the Health Centre Corporation policies.

(4) The applicant must indicate to the Credentials Committee adequate control of any

significant physical or behavioural impairment that affects skill, attitude or judgment. (5) There is a need for the services in the community.

64. TERM

Each appointment to the medical staff shall be for one year, but shall continue in effect until the Board has made appointments for the ensuing year.

65. REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE MEDICAL STAFF

Pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act, the Board at any time may revoke or suspend any appointment of a member of the medical staff.

66. RE-APPOINTMENT

(1) Each year the Board shall require each member of the medical staff to make written application for reappointment to the medical staff on the prescribed form to the Chief Executive Officer.


(2) The Chief of Department shall review and make written recommendations to the Medical Advisory Committee concerning each application for re-appointment within the department.

(3) The applications for re-appointment to the medical staff shall be processed in the

same manner as set out in section 61. 67. CRITERIA FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE MEDICAL STAFF

The following criteria will be used in assessing whether an applicant should be reappointed as a member of the medical staff:

(1) The applicant continues to meet the criteria set out at section 62. (2) The applicant demonstrates an appropriate use of Health Centre Corporation

resources. (3) The applicant demonstrates ongoing involvement in appropriate continuing

professional education.

68. REFUSAL TO RE-APPOINT

Pursuant to the Public Hospitals Acts the Board may refuse to re-appoint a member of the medical staff.

69. APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF PRIVILEGES

(1) Where a physician wishes to change his or her privileges, an application shall be submitted listing the change of privileges which is requested and evidence of appropriate training and competence.

(2) The application shall be processed in accordance with the provisions of the Public

Hospitals Act. (3) An applicant shall submit one original written application and one copy of the

application to the Chief Executive Officer.


(4) The Chief Executive Officer shall retain the copy and shall refer the original application immediately to the Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee who shall keep a record of each application received and then refer the original application forthwith to the Chair of the Credentials Committee.

70. MID-TERM ACTION

Pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act and the Regulations thereunder and in accordance with this By-law, the Board at any time may revoke or suspend any appointment of a member of the medical staff or dismiss, suspend, restrict or otherwise deal with the privileges of the member.

71. NON-IMMEDIATE MID-TERM ACTION

CRITERIA FOR INITIATION OF MID-TERM ACTION (1) Mid-term action may be initiated wherever the medical staff member is alleged to

have engaged in, made or exhibited acts, statements, demeanour or conduct, either within or outside of the Health Centre Corporation, and the same exposes, or is reasonably likely to expose patients to harm or injury; or the same is, or is reasonably likely to be, detrimental to patient safety or to the delivery of quality patient care within the Health Centre Corporation; or the same is, or is reasonably likely to be, detrimental to Health Centre Corporation operations; or the same is, or is reasonably likely to constitute abuse; or the same results in the imposition of sanctions by the profession’s governing body; or the same is contrary to the by-laws, Health Centre Corporation policies, the rules, the Public Hospitals Act or the regulations made thereunder or any other relevant law or legislated requirement.

INITIATION (2) Where information is provided to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Staff or Chief

of Department which raises concerns about any of the matters in section 70 (1), the information shall be in writing and shall be directed to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Staff or Chief of Department.

(3) If either of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Staff or Chief of Department

receives information about the conduct, performance or competence of a member, he or she shall inform the other two individuals.


INITIAL INTERVIEW (4) An interview shall be arranged with the member. (5) The member shall be advised of the information about his or her conduct,

performance or competence and shall be given a reasonable opportunity to present relevant information on his or her own behalf.

(6) A written record shall be maintained reflecting the substance of the interview and

copies shall be sent to the member, the Chief Executive Officer, the Chief of Staff and Chief of Department.

(7) If the member fails or declines to participate in the interview after being given a

reasonable opportunity, the appropriate action may be initiated. INVESTIGATION (8) The Chief of Staff, Chief of Department or Chief Executive Officer shall determine

whether a further investigation is necessary. (9) The investigation may be assigned to an individual or individuals within the Health

Centre Corporation, the Medical Advisory Committee, a body within the Health Centre Corporation other than the Medical Advisory Committee or an external consultant.

(10) Upon completion of the investigation, the individual or body who conducted the

investigation shall forward a written report to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief of Staff and the Chief of Department. The member should be provided with a copy of the written report.

(11) The Chief of Staff, Chief of Department and Chief Executive Officer shall review the

report and determine whether any further action may be required.

REQUEST TO MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR RECOMMENDATION FOR MID-TERM ACTION

(12) Where it is determined that further action may be required and the matter relates to

the dismissal, suspension or restriction of a member's Health Centre Corporation privileges and/or the quality of medical care or dental care in the Health Centre


Corporation, the matter shall be referred to the Medical Advisory Committee who shall make a recommendation to the Board.

(13) All requests for a recommendation for mid-term action must be submitted to the

Medical Advisory Committee in writing and supported by reference to the specific activities or conduct which constitute grounds for the request.

(14) Where the matter is referred to the Medical Advisory Committee, a copy of any

reports made by a body or consultant with respect to the matter shall be forwarded to the Medical Advisory Committee.

(15) The Medical Advisory Committee may initiate further investigation itself, establish

an Ad Hoc Committee to conduct the investigation, refer the matter to an external consultant, dismiss the matter for lack of merit or determine to have a meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(16) Where the Medical Advisory Committee establishes an Ad Hoc Committee to

conduct the investigation or refers the matter to an external consultant, that individual or body shall forward a written report of the investigation to the Medical Advisory Committee as soon as practicable after the completion of the investigation.

(17) Upon completion of its own investigation or upon receipt of the report by the body

that conducted the investigation, as the case may be, the Medical Advisory Committee may either dismiss the matter for lack of merit or determine to have a meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(18) Within 21 days after receipt by the Medical Advisory Committee of the request for a

recommendation for mid-term action, unless deferred, the Medical Advisory Committee shall determine whether a meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee is required to be held.

(19) If additional time is needed for the investigative process, the Medical Advisory

Committee may defer action on the request. The Medical Advisory Committee must act within 30 days of the deferral.

(20) If the Medical Advisory Committee determines that there is merit to proceed to an

Medical Advisory Committee meeting, then the member is entitled to attend the meeting.

(21) Where the Medical Advisory Committee considers the matter at an Medical


Advisory Committee meeting, then the procedure set out herein at sections 70 (22) to 70 (48) are to be followed.

THE MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

(22) At least 14 days prior to the Medical Advisory Committee meeting the member and

the Medical Advisory Committee shall be given written notice of the Medical Advisory Committee meeting.

The notice shall include:

(a) the time and place of the meeting;

(b) the purpose of the meeting;

(c) a statement that the member will be provided with a statement of the matter to be considered by the Medical Advisory Committee together with any relevant documentation;

(d) a statement that the member is entitled to attend the Medical Advisory

Committee meeting and to participate fully, to answer all matters considered by the Medical Advisory Committee and to present documents and witnesses;

(e) a statement that the parties are entitled to bring legal counsel to the meeting

and consult with legal counsel, but that the legal counsel will not be entitled to participate in the meeting; and

(f) a statement that in the absence of the member, the meeting may proceed.

(23) The Medical Advisory Committee secretary shall provide the member with a short

but comprehensive statement of the matter to be considered by the Medical Advisory Committee, together with any relevant documentation, including any reports and other documentation which will be reviewed at the meeting.

(24) At the meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee, a record of the proceeding shall

be kept in the minutes of the Medical Advisory Committee meeting. (25) The member involved shall be given full opportunity to answer each ground as well

as to present documents and witnesses if so desired.


(26) Where the Medical Advisory Committee determines that the matter has no merit, this shall be noted in the minutes of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(27) Where the Medical Advisory Committee determines that the matter has merit, the

Medical Advisory Committee shall make a recommendation to the Board. (28) The Medical Advisory Committee shall provide to the member within 14 days from

the date of the Medical Advisory Committee meeting written notice of:

(a) the Medical Advisory Committee's recommendation and the written reasons for the recommendation; and

(b) the member's entitlement to a hearing before the Board if a written request is

received by the Board and the Medical Advisory Committee within 7 days of the receipt by the member of the Medical Advisory Committee's written reasons.

(29) The time period to provide the written notice required in section 70 (28) may be

extended if the Medical Advisory Committee, prior to the expiry of the 14 days, gives written notice to the member that the final recommendation cannot yet be made and provides the member with written reasons.

(30) The Medical Advisory Committee shall provide to the Board within 14 days from the

date of the Medical Advisory Committee meeting, or such later date where the time period is extended pursuant to section 70 (29) written notice of:

(a) the Medical Advisory Committee's recommendation and the written reasons

for the recommendation; and

(b) where an extension was made pursuant to section 70 (29), the written reasons for the extension.

(31) Service of a notice to the member may be made personally or by registered mail

addressed to the person to be served at his or her last known address and, where the notice is served by registered mail, it shall be deemed that the notice was served on the third day after the day of mailing unless the person to be served establishes that he or she did not, acting in good faith, through absence, accident, illness or other cause beyond his or her control receive it until a later date.

(32) Where the member does not require a hearing by the Board, the Board may


implement the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee. (33) Where the member requires a hearing by the Board, the Board shall appoint a place

and a time for the hearing. (34) Where the member continues in his or her duties at the Health Centre Corporation

and the Chief of Department believes the member's work should be scrutinized, the member's work shall be scrutinized in a manner to be determined by the Chief of the Department.

(35) If at any time it becomes apparent that the member's conduct performance or

competence is such that it exposes, or is reasonably likely to expose patient(s) to harm or injury and immediate action must be taken to protect the patients, then the procedures under immediate measures in an emergency situation shall be invoked.

THE BOARD HEARING (36) The Board shall name a place and time for the hearing. (37) The Board hearing shall be held within 14 days of the Board receiving the notice

from the member requesting a hearing. (38) The Board shall give written notice of the hearing to the member and to the Chair (or

substitute) of the Medical Advisory Committee at least 7 days before the hearing date.

(39) The notice of the Board hearing shall include:

(a) The place and time of the hearing;

(b) The purpose of the hearing; (c) A statement that the member and Medical Advisory Committee shall be

afforded an opportunity to examine prior to the hearing, any written or documentary evidence that will be provided or any report, the contents of which will be given in evidence at the hearing;

(d) A statement that the member may proceed in person or be represented by

counsel, and that in his or her absence the Board may proceed with the hearing and that the member will not be entitled to any further notice of the


proceeding;

(e) A statement that the member may call witnesses and tender documents in evidence in support of his or her case; and

(f) A statement that the time for the hearing may be extended by the Board.

(40) The parties to the Board hearing are the member, the Medical Advisory Committee

and such other persons as the Board may specify. (41) The member requiring a hearing before the Board shall be afforded an opportunity to

examine, prior to the hearing, any written or documentary evidence that will be produced, or any report the contents of which will be given in evidence at the hearing.

(42) Members of the Board holding the hearing shall not have taken part in any

investigation or consideration of the subject matter of the hearing before the hearing and shall not communicate directly or indirectly in relation to the subject matter of the hearing with any person or with any party or his or her representative, except upon notice to and an opportunity for all parties to participate.

(43) The findings of fact of the Board pursuant to a hearing shall be based exclusively on

evidence admissible or matters that may be noticed under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.

(44) The Board shall consider only the reasons of the Medical Advisory Committee that

have been given to the member in support of its recommendation. Where through error or inadvertence, certain reasons have been omitted in the statement delivered to the member, the Board may consider those reasons only if those reasons are given by the Medical Advisory Committee in writing to both the applicant and the Board and the member is given a reasonable time to review the reasons and to prepare a case to meet those additional reasons.

(45) No member of the Board shall participate in a decision of the Board pursuant to a

hearing unless he or she was present throughout the hearing and heard the evidence and argument of the parties and, except with the consent of the parties, no decision of the Board shall be given unless all members so present participate in the decision.

(46) The Board shall make a decision to either follow or not follow the recommendation

of the Medical Advisory Committee.


(47) A written copy of the decision of the Board and the written reasons for the decision

shall be provided to the member and to the Medical Advisory Committee secretary. (48) Service of the notice of the decision and the written reasons to the member may be

made personally or by registered mail addressed to the member at his or her last known address and, where the notice is served by registered mail, it shall be deemed that the notice was served on the third day after the day of mailing unless the person to be served establishes that he or she did not, acting in good faith, through absence, accident, illness or other cause beyond his or her control receive it until a later date.

72. IMMEDIATE MID-TERM ACTION IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION

IMMEDIATE STEPS (1) Where the conduct, performance or competence of a member exposes, or is

reasonably likely to expose patient(s) to harm or injury and immediate action must be taken to protect the patients and no less restrictive measure can be taken, the Chief of Staff or Chief of Department, or his or here delegate, may immediately and temporarily suspend the member's privileges, with immediate notice to the Chief Executive Officer, or his or her delegate, and pending a Medical Advisory Committee meeting and a hearing by the Board.

(2) The Chief of Staff or Chief of Department shall immediately notify the member, the

Medical Advisory Committee, and the Board of his or her decision to suspend the member's privileges.

(3) Arrangements, as necessary, shall be made by the Chief of Staff or Chief of

Department for the assignment of a substitute physician to care for the patients of the suspended member.

(4) Within 48 hours of the suspension, the individual who suspended the member shall

provide the member and Medical Advisory Committee with written reasons for the suspension and copies of any relevant documents or records.

THE MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING (5) The Medical Advisory Committee shall set a date for a meeting of the Medical

Advisory Committee to be held within 5 days from the date of the suspension to


review the suspension and to make recommendations to the Board. (6) As soon as possible, and in any event, at least 48 hours prior to the Medical Advisory

Committee meeting, the Medical Advisory Committee shall provide the member with a written notice of:

(a) the time and place of the meeting; (b) the purpose of the meeting; (c) a statement of the matter to be considered by the Medical Advisory

Committee together with any relevant documentation; (d) a statement that the member is entitled to attend the Medical Advisory

Committee meeting and to participate fully, to answer all matters considered by the Medical Advisory Committee and to present documents and witnesses;

(e) a statement that the parties are entitled to bring to the meeting and consult

with legal counsel, but that the legal counsel will not be entitled to participate in the meeting; and

(f) a statement that, in the absence of the member, the meeting may proceed. (7) The member may request and the Medical Advisory Committee may grant a

postponement of the Medical Advisory Committee meeting. (8) At the meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee, a record of the proceeding shall

be kept in the minutes of the Medical Advisory Committee meeting. (9) The staff member shall be given full opportunity to answer each ground as well as to

present documents and witnesses if so desired. (10) Before deliberating on the recommendation to be made to the Board, the Chair shall

require the member involved, and any other persons present who are not Medical Advisory Committee members, to retire. The Medical Advisory Committee shall not consider any matter or case to which they did not give the member a fair opportunity to answer.

(11) The Medical Advisory Committee shall provide to the member within 24 hours of

the Medical Advisory Committee meeting written notice of:


(a) the Medical Advisory Committee's recommendation and the written reasons

for the recommendation; and (b) the member's entitlement to a hearing before the Board. (12) The Medical Advisory Committee shall provide to the Board within 24 hours of the

Medical Advisory Committee meeting written notice of the Medical Advisory Committee's recommendation and the written reasons for the recommendation.

THE BOARD HEARING (13) The Board shall name a place and time for the hearing referred to in s. 71(11)(b)

hereof. (14) The Board hearing shall be held within 7 days of the date of receipt by the member

of the Medical Advisory Committee's recommendation and written reasons. (15) The Board shall provide written notice of the Board hearing to the member and to the

Chair (or substitute) of the Medical Advisory Committee at the earliest possible opportunity and in any event, at least 72 hours prior to the date of the hearing.

(16) The notice of the Board hearing shall include: (a) the date time and place of the hearing; (b) the purpose of the hearing; (c) a statement that the member and the Medical Advisory Committee shall be

afforded an opportunity to examine prior to the hearing, any written or documentary evidence that will be produced or any report, the contents of which will be given in evidence at the hearing;

(d) a statement that the member may proceed in person or be represented by

counsel, and that in his or her absence the Health Centre Corporation Board may proceed with the hearing and that the member will not be entitled to any further notice of the proceeding.

(e) a statement that the member may call witnesses and tender documents in

evidence in support of his or her case; and


(f) the time for the hearing may be extended by the Board. (17) The parties to the Board hearing are the member, the Medical Advisory Committee

and such other persons as the Board may specify. (18) The member requiring a hearing before the Board shall be afforded an opportunity to

examine, prior to the hearing, any written or documentary evidence that will be produced, or any report the contents of which will be given in evidence at the hearing.

(19) Members of the Board holding the hearing shall not have taken part in any

investigation or consideration of the subject matter of the hearing before the hearing and shall not communicate directly or indirectly in relation to the subject matter of the hearing with any person or with any party or his or her representative, except upon notice to and an opportunity for all parties to participate.

(20) The findings of fact of the Board pursuant to a hearing shall be based exclusively on

evidence admissible or matters that may be noticed under the Statutory Powers Procedure Act.

(21) The Board shall consider only the reasons of the Medical Advisory Committee that

have been given to the member in support of its recommendation. Where through error or inadvertence, certain reasons have been omitted in the statement delivered to the member, the Board may consider those reasons only if those reasons are given by the Medical Advisory Committee in writing to both the applicant and the Board and the member is given a reasonable time to review the reasons and to prepare a case to meet those additional reasons.

(22) No member of the Board shall participate in a decision of the Board pursuant to a

hearing unless he or she was present throughout the hearing and heard the evidence and argument of the parties and, except with the consent of the parties, no decision of the Board shall be given unless all members so present participate in the decision.

(23) The Board shall make a decision to either follow or not follow the recommendation

of the Medical Advisory Committee. (24) A written copy of the decision of the Board and the written reasons for the decision

shall be provided to the member and to the Medical Advisory Committee secretary.


(25) Service of the notice of the decision and the written reasons to the member may be made personally or by registered mail addressed to the member at his or her last known address and, where the notice is served by registered mail, it shall be deemed that the notice was served on the third day after the day of mailing unless the person to be served establishes that he or she did not, acting in good faith, through absence, accident, illness or other cause beyond his or her control receive it until a later date.

73. MEDICAL STAFF GROUPS The medical staff shall be divided into the following groups:

(a) active (b) associate (c) courtesy (d) locum tenens (e) temporary (f) honorary (g) consulting (h) resident (i) honourary (j) regional

74. ACTIVE STAFF (1) The active medical staff shall consist of those physicians who have been appointed

by the Board. (2) Except where approved by the Board, no physician with an active medical staff

appointment at another hospital shall be appointed to the active medical staff. (3) Every physician applying for appointment to the active medical staff will be assigned

to the associate staff for a probationary period unless waived by the Board at the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(4) All active medical staff members are responsible for assuring that medical care is

provided to all patients in the Health Centre Corporation. (5) All active medical staff members shall have admitting privileges unless otherwise

specified in their appointment to the medical staff.


(6) Active medical staff members shall be eligible to vote at medical staff meetings, to

hold office and to sit on any committee of the medical staff. (7) Each member of the active medical staff shall: (a) undertake such duties in respect of those patients classed as emergency cases

as may be specified by the Chief of Staff or by the Chief of the Department to which the physician has been assigned;

(b) attend patients, and undertake treatment and operative procedures only in

accordance with the kind and degree of privileges granted by the Board; (c) act as a supervisor of a member of the medical, dental or midwifery staff as

and when requested by the Chief of Staff or the Chief of Department.

75. ASSOCIATE STAFF

(1) Each associate medical staff member shall have admitting privileges unless otherwise specified in the appointment.

(2) An associate medical staff member shall work for a probationary period under the

supervision of an active medical staff member named by the Chief of Staff or the Chief of the Department to which the associate medical staff member has been assigned.

(3) A supervisor shall carry out the duties in accordance with the rules of the Health Centre Corporation.

(4) After one year the appointment of a physician to the associate medical staff shall be

reviewed by the Credentials Committee who shall report to the Medical Advisory Committee.

(5) The Medical Advisory Committee may recommend that the physician be appointed

to the active medical staff or may require the physician to be subject to a further probationary period not longer than six months.

(6) The Chief of Department, upon the request of an associate medical staff member or a

supervisor, may assign the associate staff member to a different supervisor for a further probationary period.


(7) At any time an unfavourable report may cause the Medical Advisory Committee to

consider making a recommendation to the Board that the appointment of the associate medical staff member be terminated.

(8) No member of the medical staff shall be appointed to the associate medical staff for more than 18 consecutive months.

(9) An associate medical staff member shall: (a) attend patients, and undertake treatment and operative procedures under

supervision in accordance with the kind and degree of privileges granted by the Board on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee; and

(b) undertake such duties in respect of those patients classed as emergency cases

as may be specified by the Chief of the Department to which the physician has been assigned.

(10) A member of the associate medical staff shall not be an elected medical officer, but

may be appointed to a committee of the medical staff, or act as departmental liaison and as such may vote at Medical Advisory Committee.

76. COURTESY STAFF

(1) The Board may grant a physician an appointment to the courtesy medical staff in one or more of the following circumstances:

(a) the applicant has an active medical staff commitment at another hospital, or (b) the applicant lives at such a remote distance from the Health Centre

Corporation that it limits full participation in active medical staff duties, but he or she wishes to maintain an affiliation with the Health Centre Corporation, or

(c) the applicant has a primary commitment to, or contractual relationship with,

another community or organization, or (d) the applicant requests access to limited Health Centre Corporation resources

or out-patient programs or facilities, or


(e) where the Board deems it otherwise advisable. (2) (a) The Board may grant a physician an appointment to the courtesy medical

staff with such privileges as the Board deems advisable. Privileges to admit patients shall only be granted under specified circumstances or as determined by the Board.

(b) The circumstances leading to an appointment under this section shall be

specified by the physician on each application for re-appointment. (3) Each physician on the courtesy medical staff may attend medical staff and

departmental meetings but unless the Board so requires shall not be subject to the attendance requirements and penalties as provided by this By-law and the medical staff rules.

(4) Unless required to attend by the Chief of Staff or the Chief of Department, members

of the courtesy medical staff shall not have the right to vote at medical staff or departmental meetings.

(5) Members of the courtesy medical staff shall not hold office and shall not be eligible

for appointment to a committee of the medical staff. 77. LOCUM TENENS

(1) The Medical Advisory Committee upon the request of a member of the medical staff may recommend the appointment of a locum tenens as a planned replacement for that physician for a specified period of time.

(2) A locum tenens shall: (a) have admitting privileges unless otherwise specified; (b) work under the counsel and supervision of a member of the active medical

staff who has been assigned this responsibility by the Chief of Staff or his or her delegate;

(c) attend patients assigned to his care by the active medical staff member by

whom he or she is supervised, and shall treat them within the professional


privileges granted by the Board on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee; and

(d) undertake such duties in respect of those patients classed as emergency cases

as may be specified by the Chief of Staff or by the Chief of the Department to which the physician has been assigned.

78. TEMPORARY STAFF

(1) A temporary appointment of a physician to the medical staff may be made only for one of the following reasons:

(a) to meet a specific singular requirement by providing a consultation and/or

operative procedure; or (b) to meet an urgent unexpected need for a medical service. (2) Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, the Chief Executive Officer,

after consultation with the Chief of Staff or his or her delegate, may: (a) grant a temporary appointment to a physician who is not a member of the

medical staff provided that such appointment shall not extend beyond the date of the next meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee at which time the action taken shall be reported; and

(b) continue the appointment on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory

Committee until the next meeting of the Board. (3) A temporary member of the medical staff shall not have privileges to admit patients.

79. CONSULTING STAFF (1) In this section:

(a) "Certification" means the holding of a certificate in a medical or surgical specialty issued by any professional body recognized by the Board after consultation with the Medical Advisory Committee;


(b) "Fellowship" means a fellowship in a professional medical college recognized by the Board after consultation with the Medical Advisory Committee.

(2) The consulting staff shall consist of: (a) specialists with a Fellowship in their specialty; (b) specialists with Certification in their specialty; or (c) medical practitioners who have been appointed by the Board to the

consulting staff because each one has: (i) a reputation among the members of the medical staff of the Health

Centre Corporation for performing work of high quality, and (ii) been recommended by the Medical Advisory Committee for the

appointment. (3) A member of the consulting staff may give service in any case in which a

consultation is required by the medical or dental staff rules of the Health Centre Corporation.

(4) Every physician applying for appointment to the consulting staff shall be assigned to

the associate staff for a probationary period and shall make their application in accordance with the procedures set out in section 61 of this By-law.

80. RESIDENT STAFF (1) The Board, on the advice of the Medical Advisory Committee, may appoint a

resident staff for the Health Centre Corporation. (2) An appointment to the resident staff shall be for a specified period of not more than

one year.

(3) Each member of the resident staff: (a) shall sign a statement that he or she has read, understood and agrees to abide

by all the medical staff and/or dental staff rules as applicable and the By-Laws of the Health Centre Corporation, and the Regulations made under


the Public Hospitals Act, and that he or she will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer for any other Health Centre Corporation duties other than the professional care of patients, and to the Chief of the appropriate department for the performance of his or her professional duties;

(b) may attend meetings of the medical staff but shall not be eligible to vote; and

(c) may attend departmental meetings of the medical staff and ward rounds held

in the department to which the resident is assigned at the time of the meetings and rounds.

81. HONORARY STAFF

(1) A physician may be honoured by the Board with a position on the honorary staff of

the Health Centre Corporation because he or she: (a) is a former member of the medical staff who has retired from active practice;

or (b) has an outstanding reputation or made an extraordinary accomplishment,

although not necessarily a resident in the community.

(2) Each member of the honorary staff shall be appointed by the Board on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(3) Membership on the honorary staff is not restricted to physicians.

(4) Members of the honorary staff shall not:

(a) have regularly assigned duties or responsibilities; (b) be eligible to vote at medical staff meetings or to hold office; (c) be bound by the attendance requirements for medical staff meetings; or (d) have admitting privileges. 82. REGIONAL STAFF


(a) The regional staff category shall consist of those members of the professional staff who are granted privileges by the board to order or requisition out-patient diagnostics only. It is intended that a Regional staff appointment shall facilitate the ordering of diagnostic tests for patient’s care closer to their home or to allow for testing at another site where such tests are not otherwise available.

(b) Regional Staff:

(i) shall be eligible for annual reappointment provided they are

credentialed at a primary organization;

(ii) may review and receive the out-patient records specific to the diagnostics ordered of their patients;

(c) Regional Staff shall not:

(i) have admitting privileges or provide direct patient care; (ii) input information into the patient record and progress notes nor

make or record any orders (iii) be eligible to hold an elected or appointed office or serve on

committees of the Medical Advisory Committee; and

(iv) be eligible to vote or be bound by attendance requirements of department, service or professional staff organization meetings. MEDICAL STAFF DUTIES 83. DUTIES, GENERAL

(1) Each member of the medical staff is accountable to and shall recognize the authority of the Board through and with their Chief of Department, the Chief of Staff and the Chief Executive Officer.

(2) Each member of the medical staff shall:


(a) attend and treat patients within the limits of the privileges granted by the Board, unless the privileges are otherwise restricted;

(b) notify the Chief Executive Officer of any change in their Certificate of

Registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario; (c) give such instruction as is required for the education of other members of the

medical, dental, midwifery and Health Centre Corporation staff; (d) abide by the rules of the Health Centre Corporation, this By-law, the Public

Hospitals Act and the regulations thereunder and all other legislated requirements; and

(e) perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by, or

under the authority of the Board, the Medical Advisory Committee or the Chief of Staff.

(3) Each member of the active and associate medical staff groups and the courtesy staff

where required shall attend 50 percent of the regular staff meetings. 84. CHIEF OF STAFF (1) The Board shall appoint a member of the active medical staff to be the Chief of Staff

after giving consideration to the recommendations of a selection committee, which shall seek the advice of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(2) The membership of a Selection Committee may include:

(i) a Director, who shall be chair,

(ii) two members of the Medical Advisory Committee, one of whom may be the President of the medical staff,

(iii) the Chief Nursing Officer, (iv) the Chief Executive Officer, or his or her delegate, and

(v) such other members as the Board deems advisable.

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 26 - (3) Subject to annual confirmation by the Board, an appointment made under subsection

(1) shall be for a term of three years, but the Chief of Staff shall hold office until a successor is appointed.

(4) The maximum number of terms under subsection (3) shall be two, provided however

that following a break in the continuous service of at least one year the same person may be re-appointed.

(5) The Board may at any time revoke or suspend the appointment of the Chief of Staff. 85. DUTIES OF THE CHIEF OF STAFF

The Chief of Staff shall:

(a) be accountable to the Board;

(b) organize the medical and dental staff and midwifery staff to ensure that the quality of the medical, dental, midwifery, and extended class nursing care given to all patients of the Health Centre Corporation is in accordance with policies established by the Board;

(c) chair the Medical Advisory Committee;

(d) advise the Medical Advisory Committee and the Board with respect to the

quality of medical and dental diagnosis, care and treatment provided to the patients of the Health Centre Corporation, and the quality of midwifery assessment, care and treatment provided to the patients of the Health Centre Corporation;

(e) report regularly to the Board and medical staff about the activities,

recommendations and actions of the Medical Advisory Committee and any other matters about which they should have knowledge;

(f) assign, or delegate the assignment of, a member of the medical, dental,

midwifery or extended class nursing staff:

(i) to supervise the practice of medicine of any other member of the medical, dental, midwifery or extended class nursing staff for any period of time; and


(ii) to make a written report to the Chief of Staff concerning the practice so supervised;

(g) assign, or delegate the assignment of, a member of the medical, dental,

midwifery or extended class nursing staff to discuss in detail with any other member of the medical, dental, midwifery or extended class nursing staff, as appropriate, any matter which is of concern to the Chief of Staff and to report the discussion to the Chief of the appropriate department;

(h) in consultation with the Chief Executive Officer, designate an alternate to act

during any absence; (i) supervise the professional care provided by all members of the medical,

dental, midwifery and extended class nursing staff;

(j) be responsible to the Board through and with the Chief Executive Officer for the appropriate utilization of resources by all medical departments;

(k) report to the Medical Advisory Committee on activities of the Health Centre

Corporation including the utilization of resources and quality assurance;

(l) participate in the development of the Health Centre Corporation's mission, objectives, and strategic plan;

(m) work with the Medical Advisory Committee to plan medical human resources

needs of the Health Centre Corporation in accordance with the Health Centre Corporation's strategic plan;

(n) participate in Health Centre Corporation resource allocation decisions;

(o) ensure a process for the regular review of the performance of the Chiefs of

Department;

(p) assure there is a process for participation in continuing medical, dental, midwifery and extended class nursing education;

(q) receive and review recommendations from Chiefs of Department regarding

changes in privileges;

(r) receive and review the performance evaluations and the recommendations from Chiefs of Department concerning re-appointments. Ensure that the


evaluations and recommendations are forwarded to the Medical Advisory Committee. Notify the Credentials Committee of the completion of the evaluations and the completion of the recommendations;

(s) advise the medical, dental, midwifery, and extended nursing staff on current

Health Centre Corporation policies, objectives and rules;

(t) delegate appropriate responsibility to the Chiefs of Department.

MEDICAL STAFF DEPARTMENTS 86. DEPARTMENTS (1) When warranted by the professional resources of the medical staff, the Board, on the

advice of the Medical Advisory Committee, may divide the medical staff into departments, which shall include:

(a) medicine and pediatrics; (b) surgery, and anaesthesia; (c) emergency and out-patient services; (d) obstetrics and new-born care; (e) mental health; (f) long-term care and rehabilitation. (2) Any medical staff department shall function in accordance with the medical staff

rules. (3) Whenever a separate department is established, physicians and where appropriate

dentists and midwives and patients related to such a department shall come under the jurisdiction of that department.

(4) The Board, after considering the advice of the Medical Advisory Committee, at any

time, may establish or disband departments of the medical staff. 87. CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT (1) The Board shall appoint as Chief of Department a physician from that department

who is on the active staff, after giving consideration to the recommendations of a Selection Committee.

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 29 - (2) The membership of a Selection Committee may include: (a) the Chief of Staff who shall be chair; (b) a Director;

(c) a member of the Medical Advisory Committee; (d) the Chief Nursing Officer; (e) the Chief Executive Officer or his or her delegate; and

(f) a member of the Department.

(3) Subject to annual confirmation of the Board, the appointment of a Chief of Department shall be for a term of three years, but the Chief of Department shall hold office until a successor is appointed.

(4) The maximum number of terms under subsection (3) shall be two, provided however


(5) The Board may at any time revoke or suspend the appointment of a Chief of

Department. 88. DUTIES OF CHIEF OF DEPARTMENT The Chief of Department shall:

(a) through and with the Chief of Staff supervise the professional care provided by all members of the medical, dental and midwifery staff in the department;

(b) participate in the orientation of new members of the medical staff and dental

staff and midwifery staff appointed to the department;

(c) be responsible for the organization and implementation of a quality assurance program in the department;

(d) advise the Medical Advisory Committee through and with the Chief of Staff

with respect to the quality of medical and, where appropriate, dental, diagnosis, care and treatment provided to the patients and out-patients of the department;


(e) advise the Medical Advisory Committee through and with the Chief of Staff with respect to the quality of midwifery assessment, care and treatment provided to the patients and out-patients of the department;

(f) advise the Chief of Staff and the Chief Executive Officer of any patient who

is not receiving appropriate treatment and care;

(g) be responsible to the Chief of Staff through and with the Chief Executive Officer for the appropriate utilization of the resources allocated to the department;

(h) report to the Medical Advisory Committee and to the department on activities of the department including utilization of resources and quality assurance;

(i) make recommendations to the Medical Advisory Committee regarding

medical human resources needs of the department in accordance with the Health Centre Corporation's strategic plan following consultation with medical staff of the department, the Chief of Staff and, where appropriate, Heads of Services;

(j) participate in the development of the department's mission, objectives and

strategic plan;

(k) participate in department resource allocation decisions;

(l) review or cause to be reviewed the privileges granted members of the department including members of the dental staff and members of the midwifery staff for the purpose of making recommendations for changes in the kind and degree of such privileges;

(m) review and make written recommendations regarding the performance

evaluations of members of the department including members of the dental staff and members of the midwifery staff annually and concerning re-appointments and these recommendations shall be forwarded to the Medical Advisory Committee;

(n) be a member of the Medical Advisory Committee;

(o) establish a process for continuing medical education related to the department;


(p) advise the members of the department including members of the dental staff and members of the midwifery staff regarding current Health Centre Corporation and departmental policies, objectives, and rules;

(q) hold regular meetings with the staff of the department and where appropriate

with the Heads of Services within the department;

(r) notify the Chief of Staff and the Chief Executive Officer of his or her absence, and designate an alternate from within the department; and

(s) delegate appropriate responsibility to the Heads of Services within the

department.

89. SERVICES IN A DEPARTMENT

When warranted by the professional resources of the department, the Board, on the advice of the Medical Advisory Committee, after considering the recommendation of the Chief of the Department, may divide the department into services.

90. HEADS OF SERVICE (1) When services are established under a department, the Board, on the advice of the

Medical Advisory Committee, after considering the recommendation of the Chief of the Department, shall appoint a Head of Service for each service who shall be responsible to the Chief of the Department for the quality of medical and, where appropriate, dental and midwifery care rendered to patients in that service.

(2) The appointment of a Head of Service shall be for a term of three years, but the

Head of Service shall continue to hold office until a successor is appointed. (3) The maximum number of terms under subsection (2) shall be two, provided however


(4) The Board may at any time revoke or suspend the appointment of a Head of

Service. 91. MONITORING ABERRANT PRACTICES


Where any member of the medical, dental, midwifery or Health Centre Corporation staff believes that a member of the medical staff is attempting to exceed his or her privileges or is temporarily incapable of providing a service that he or she is about to undertake, the belief shall be communicated immediately to the Chief of the Department, the Chief of Staff and to the Chief Executive Officer.

92. VIEWING OPERATIONS OR PROCEDURES

Any operation or procedure performed in the Health Centre Corporation may be viewed without the permission of the physician by:

(a) the Chief of Staff or delegate, or

(b) the Chief of the Department, or delegate.

93. TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY (1) Pursuant to the Hospital Management Regulation made pursuant to the Public

Hospitals Act whenever the responsibility for the care of a patient of a member of the medical staff is transferred to another member of the medical staff, a written notation by the medical staff member who is transferring the care over to another shall be made and signed on the patient's medical record and the name of the medical staff member assuming the responsibility shall be noted in the patient's medical record and the medical staff member assuming the responsibility shall be notified immediately.

(2) Pursuant to the Public Hospitals Act, where the Chief of Staff or the Chief of a

Department has cause to take over the care of a patient, the Chief Executive Officer, the attending physician and if possible the patient shall be notified immediately.

MEETINGS - MEDICAL STAFF 94. NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETINGS

A written notice of each annual meeting shall be posted by the Secretary of the medical staff at least ten days before the meeting in the appropriate areas of the facilities of the Health Centre Corporation where the medical staff congregate.

95. NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS


A written notice of each regular meeting shall be posted in appropriate areas of the facilities of the Health Centre Corporation where the medical staff congregate by the Secretary of the medical staff at least five days before the meeting.

96. SPECIAL MEETINGS (1) In cases of emergency, the President of the medical staff may call a special meeting. (2) Special meetings shall be called by the President of the medical staff on the written

request of any three members of the active staff. (3) Notice of such special meetings shall be as required for a regular meeting, except in

cases of emergency, and shall state the nature of the business for which the special meeting is called.

(4) The usual period of time required for giving notice of any special meeting shall be

waived in cases of emergency, subject to ratification of this action by the majority of those members present and voting at the special meeting, as the first item of business at the meeting.

97. QUORUM

A majority of the medical staff members entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at any annual. general or special meeting of the medical staff.

98. ORDER OF BUSINESS

The order of business at any meeting of the medical staff shall be as set out in the rules of the medical staff.

98. ATTENDANCE AT REGULAR STAFF MEETINGS

Each member of the active staff shall attend at least 50 per cent of the regular medical staff meetings.

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 34 - 100 DEPARTMENT MEETINGS

Department meetings shall be held in accordance with medical staff rules. 101. ATTENDANCE AT DEPARTMENTAL MEETINGS

Departmental meetings shall be held as a committee of the whole at medical staff meetings. MEDICAL STAFF ELECTED OFFICERS 102. ELIGIBILITY FOR OFFICE

Only members of the active medical staff may be elected or appointed to any position or office of the medical staff.

103. ELECTION PROCEDURE (1) A Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the medical staff at each annual

meeting and shall consist of three members of the medical staff. (2) At least thirty days before the annual meeting of the medical staff, its Nominating

Committee shall post in appropriate areas of the facilities of the Health Centre Corporation where the medical staff congregate, a list of the names of those who are nominated for the offices of the medical staff which are to be filled by election in accordance with this By-law and the regulations under the Public Hospitals Act.

(3) Any further nominations shall be made in writing to the Secretary of the medical staff within fourteen days after the posting of the names referred to in subsection (2). In addition:

(a) further nominations referred to in subsection (3) shall be signed by two

members of the medical staff who are entitled to vote; (b) the nominee shall have signified in writing on the nomination acceptance of

the nomination; and (c) nominations shall then be posted alongside the list referred to in subsection

(2).

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 35 - 104. DUTIES OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL STAFF

The President of the medical staff shall:

(a) be a member of the Board and as a Director, fulfil his or her fiduciary duties

to the Health Centre Corporation by making decisions in the best interest of the Health Centre Corporation;

(b) be a member of the Medical Advisory Committee;

(c) report to the Medical Advisory Committee and the Board on any issues raised by the medical staff,

(d) be accountable to the medical staff and advocate fair process in the treatment

of individual members of the medical staff;

(e) preside at all meetings of the medical staff;

(f) call special meetings of the medical staff; 105. DUTIES OF THE VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE MEDICAL STAFF

The Vice-President of the medical staff shall: (a) act in the place of the President of the medical staff, perform his or her duties

and possess his or her powers, in the absence or disability of the President; and

(b) perform such duties as the President of the medical staff may delegate.

106. DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY OF THE MEDICAL STAFF

The Secretary of the medical staff shall:

(a) be a member of the Medical Advisory Committee,

(b) attend to the correspondence of the medical staff;


(c) give notice of medical staff meetings by posting a written notice thereof:

(i) in the case of a regular or special meeting of the medical staff at least five days before the meeting;

(ii) in the case of an annual meeting of the medical staff, at least ten days

before the meeting;

(d) ensure that minutes are kept of all medical staff meetings;

(e) ensure that a record of the attendance at each meeting of the medical staff is made;

(f) receive the record of attendance for each meeting of each department of the

medical staff;

(g) make the attendance records available to the Medical Advisory Committee;

(h) perform the duties of the Treasurer for medical staff funds and be accountable therefor, when a Treasurer of the medical staff has not been elected; and

(i) act in the place of the Vice-President of the medical staff, performing his or

her duties and possessing his or her powers in the absence or disability of the Vice- President.

107. DUTIES OF THE TREASURER OF THE MEDICAL STAFF (1) The medical staff may elect annually a Treasurer who shall keep the funds of the

medical staff in a safe manner and be accountable therefor. (2) The Treasurer shall disburse medical staff funds at the direction of the medical staff

as determined by a majority vote of the medical staff members present and entitled to vote at a medical staff meeting.

MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 108. MEMBERSHIP OF MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 37 - (1) The Medical Advisory Committee shall consist of: (a) the Chief of Staff, who shall be chair, (b) all Chiefs of Department,

(c) the President of the medical staff, (d) the Vice-President of the medical staff, (e) the Secretary of the medical staff. (2) The Chief Executive Officer shall attend meetings of the Medical Advisory

Committee. (3) The Chief Nursing Officer shall attend meetings of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(4) The Head Midwife, if any, shall attend meetings of the Medical Advisory Committee. 109. DUTIES OF THE MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(1) The Medical Advisory Committee shall elect a Secretary to the Medical Advisory

Committee from among themselves. (2) The Medical Advisory Committee shall perform the functions as set out in the

Hospital Management Regulation under the Public Hospitals Act.

(3) The Medical Advisory Committee shall:

(a) receive and consider the report of the Credentials Committee;

(b) in considering a recommendation for appointment, review:

(i) the need of the Health Centre Corporation for such an appointment; and

(ii) the impact such an appointment would have on available Health

Centre Corporation and community resources.


(c) in the case of a recommendation for appointment, specify the privileges which it recommends the applicant be granted.

(4) Develop a medical, dental and midwifery human resources plan. (5) Through the Chief of Staff, advise the Board on:

(a) medical, dental, midwifery and extended class nurse quality assurance;

(b) education;

(c) clinical role of the Health Centre Corporation; and

(d) medical, dental and midwifery human resources plan.

110. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE MEDICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(1) The Executive Committee of the Medical Advisory Committee shall consist of:


(a) Chief of Staff, who shall be chair; (b) President of the medical staff;

(c) Chief of Department of Medicine and Pediatrics;

(d) Chief of Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia; and

(e) not more than two other Chiefs of Department.

(2) The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Nursing Officer shall be invited to attend

meetings of the Executive Committee of the Medical Advisory Committee but shall not have a vote.

(3) The Executive Committee of the Medical Advisory Committee shall:

(a) act as an advisory committee to the Medical Advisory Committee on issues brought to the Medical Advisory Committee or referred to the Executive Committee by the Board or the Chief Executive Officer,

(b) exercise the full powers of the Medical Advisory Committee in all urgent

matters reporting every action at the next meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee,

(c) report at each meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee, and

(d) meet weekly or at the call of the chair.

MEDICAL STAFF COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD 111. MEDICAL STAFF COMMITTEES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD

The following medical staff Committees are hereby established: 1. Credentials Committee. 2. Medical Records Committee. 3. Medical Quality Assurance Committee.

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 40 - 4. Infection Control Committee. 5. Utilization Committee. 6. Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee. 112. APPOINTMENT TO MEDICAL STAFF COMMITTEES

Pursuant to the Hospital Management Regulation, the Medical Advisory Committee shall appoint the medical members of all medical staff Committees provided for in this By-law of the Health Centre Corporation. Other members of medical staff Committees shall be appointed by the Board or in accordance with this By-law.

113. MEDICAL STAFF COMMITTEE DUTIES

In addition to the specific duties of each medical staff Committee as set out in this By-law, all medical staff Committees shall:

(a) meet as directed by the Medical Advisory Committee; and

(b) present a written report including any recommendations of each meeting to the next

meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee.

114. MEDICAL STAFF COMMITTEE CHAIR

The Medical Advisory Committee shall appoint the chair of each medical staff Committee. 115. MEDICAL STAFF COMMITTEE CHAIR DUTIES

A medical staff Committee Chair: (1) shall chair the medical staff Committee meetings, (2) shall call meetings of the medical staff Committee,

(3) at the request of the Medical Advisory Committee, shall be present to discuss all or

part of any report of the Committee, and

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 41 - (4) may request meetings with the Medical Advisory Committee. 116. CREDENTIALS COMMITTEE DUTIES [Note to Draft: Direction required as to size of Committee and who shall have entitlement to serve] -- [QUESTION THIS] (1) The Credentials Committee shall ensure that a record of the qualifications and

professional career of every member of the medical, dental and midwifery staff is maintained.

(2) The Credentials Committee shall establish the authenticity of and investigate the

qualifications of each applicant for appointment and re-appointment to the medical, dental and midwifery staff and each applicant for a change in privileges.

(3) The Credentials Committee shall ensure that:

(i) each applicant for appointment to the medical staff meets the criteria as set out at section 62;

(ii) each applicant for appointment to the dental staff meets the criteria as set out

at section 121; (iii) each applicant for appointment to the midwifery staff meets the criteria as set

out in section 137;

(iv) each applicant for re-appointment to the medical staff meets the criteria as set out at section 66;

(v) each applicant for re-appointment to the dental staff meets the criteria as set out at section 126;

(vi) each applicant for re-appointment to the midwifery staff meets the criteria set

out in section 140; and

(vii) each applicant for a change in privileges continues to meet the criteria for re-appointment set out respectively for physicians at section 66, dentists at section 126 and midwives at section 140, and complies with section 68.

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 42 - (4) The Credentials Committee shall consider reports of the interviews with the applicant. (5) The Credentials Committee shall consult with the appropriate Chief of Department. (6) The Credentials Committee shall receive notification from the Chief of Staff when

the performance evaluations and the recommendations for re-appointments have been completed.

(7) The Credentials Committee shall submit a written report to the Medical Advisory

Committee at or before its next regular meeting. The report shall include the kind and extent of privileges requested by the applicant, and, if necessary, a request that the application be deferred for further investigation.

(8) The Committee shall perform any other duties prescribed by the Medical Advisory

Committee.

117. MEDICAL RECORDS COMMITTEE DUTIES (1) The Medical Records Committee shall recommend procedures to the Medical

Advisory Committee to ensure that the provisions of the Hospital Management Regulation, this By-law and the rules of the medical staff are observed, including:

(a) the development of rules to govern the completion of medical records, (b) a review of medical records for completeness and quality of recording;

(c) a report in writing to each regular meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee with respect to:

(i) the review of the medical records and the results thereof, and (ii) the names of delinquent members of the medical staff; (d) a review and revision of forms as they pertain to medical staff record

keeping;

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 43 - (e) the retention of medical records and notes, charts and other material relating

to patient care.

(2) The Committee shall perform any other duties pertaining to medical record keeping as may be requested by the Medical Advisory Committee.

118. MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE COMMITTEE DUTIES

The Medical Quality Assurance Committee shall:

(1) Develop a Medical Quality Assurance Program which includes mechanisms to:

(a) monitor trends and activities; (b) identify potential problem areas; (c) develop action plans and provide follow-up. (2) Report to the Medical Advisory Committee and to the Quality Assurance Committee

of the Board.

(3) Receive reports of and monitor the functioning of medical staff Committee reporting to the Medical Advisory Committee.

(4) Monitor the functioning of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(5) Review, evaluate and make recommendations on the following matters affecting the medical staff:

(a) privileges; (b) medical human resources planning, impact analysis; (c) departmental and service activities;

(d) process for handling complaints; and (e) Health Centre Corporation By-laws, rules and policies.

(6) Recommend procedures to the Medical Advisory Committee to assure that an ongoing peer review process is established for assessment of the quality of patient care as follows:

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 44 - (a) study, record, analyze and consider the agreement or disagreement between

the pre-operative diagnosis shown on the Health Centre Corporation records, and the pathology reports on tissues removed from patients in the Health Centre Corporation or post mortem reports;

(b) review or cause to be reviewed regularly medical records;

(c) report in writing to each regular meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee and to the appropriate Chiefs of Department;

(d) assure a review of all Health Centre Corporation deaths to assess the quality

of care that has been provided; (e) identify the continuing medical educational needs of the medical staff and

assure that actions are taken on the recommendations of the Committee; and

(f) assure that other department medical audits are undertaken as necessary. (7) Perform such further duties as the Medical Advisory Committee may direct

concerning the quality and quantity of professional work being performed in any department of the medical staff of the Health Centre Corporation.

119. INFECTION CONTROL COMMITTEE DUTIES

The Infection Control Committee shall: (1) Make recommendations to the Medical Advisory Committee on infection control

matters related to: (a) the Occupational Health and Safety Program; (b) immunization programs; (c) visitor restrictions or instructions both in general terms and in special

circumstances;

(d) patient restrictions or instructions;

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 45 - (e) educational programs for all persons carrying on activities in the Health

Centre Corporation; (f) isolation procedures; (g) aseptic and antiseptic techniques; (h) environmental sanitation in the Health Centre Corporation.

(2) Make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer with respect to infection

control matters related to the Occupational Health and Safety Program; (3) Make recommendations to the Chief Executive Officer with respect to infection

control matters related to the Health Surveillance Program; (4) Follow-up and evaluate the results of each of its recommendations made under

subsections (1), (2) and (3); (5) Develop, monitor and evaluate an infection control system which includes a

reporting system by which all infections, including post discharge infections will come to the Committee's attention;

(6) Review reports from all departments and programs in the Health Centre Corporation; (7) Meet at least quarterly and at the call of the Committee Chair as required; and (8) Perform such other duties as may from time to time be requested by the Medical

Advisory Committee. 120. UTILIZATION COMMITTEE DUTIES

The Utilization Committee shall: (1) Review utilization patterns in the Health Centre Corporation and identify where

improvements in utilization patterns could be achieved; (2) Monitor overall trends in admissions, length of stay and day program volumes and

provide appropriate information to Chiefs of Department and Heads of Service; (3) Review the reports from each department's utilization review;

SIOUX LOOKOUT MENO YA WIN HEALTH CENTRE BYLAW #1 JULY 2010 - 46 - (4) Ensure that Chiefs of Department are educated about utilization review issues and

about their responsibility for reporting regularly to their departments on utilization trends;

(5) Report findings and make recommendations to the Medical Advisory Committee and

Health Centre Corporation management on a regular basis at least quarterly; (6) Monitor response to those Committee recommendations which are approved by the

Medical Advisory Committee and Health Centre Corporation management and report back on progress achieved;

(7) Report annually to the medical staff on the Committee's activities; (8) Comment on the resource implications of proposed additions to the medical staff;

and (9) Perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time by the Medical

Advisory Committee. 121. PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS COMMITTEE DUTIES The Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee shall:

(1) Serve in an advisory capacity to the medical staff by assessing regularly the appropriateness and adequacy of medication-related policies and make policy recommendations to the Medical Advisory Committee regarding drug utilization to ensure safe, effective and economical use of drugs.

(2) Evaluate drug utilization, new drugs and current therapeutics and develop a

formulary which is suited to the Health Centre Corporation's needs, and periodically assess the effectiveness of and adherence to the formulary.

(3) Develop a procedure for the use of non-formulary drugs and mechanisms for their

evaluation. (4) Periodically analyze a summary of medication errors and their causative factors and

make appropriate recommendations regarding prevention to the medical, nursing and/or pharmacy staffs.


(5) Develop an adverse drug reaction reporting program, review all these reports and

ensure that a summary is circulated to medical and nursing staffs when the need arises.

(6) Review all standing orders annually, or more often if deemed necessary. (7) Develop protocols governing programs such as total parental nutrition,

investigational drugs, self-medication, or ensure that such protocols have been developed after appropriate committee review.

(8) Identify and/or arrange appropriate educational programs for the medical, dental,

midwifery and Health Centre Corporation staff to enhance their knowledge of drug therapy and practices.

(9) Perform such other duties as the Medical Advisory Committee may direct. (10) Meet quarterly or more frequently at the call of the Committee Chair.

PART X - DENTAL STAFF 122. APPOINTMENT

The Board, on the advice of the Medical Advisory Committee, may appoint one or more dentists to the dental staff of the Health Centre Corporation and shall delineate the privileges for each dentist.

123. CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE DENTAL STAFF

(1) Only an applicant qualified to practise dentistry and licensed pursuant to the laws of Ontario is eligible to be a member of and appointed to the dental staff of the Health Centre Corporation.

(2) The applicant will have:

(a) a letter of good standing from the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario;


(b) a demonstrated ability to provide patient care at an appropriate level of

quality and efficiency; (c) a demonstrated ability to communicate, work with and relate to all members

of the dental, medical and Health Centre Corporation staff in a co-operative and professional manner;

(d) a demonstrated ability to communicate and relate appropriately with patients

and patient's relatives; (e) a willingness to participate in the discharge of staff obligations appropriate to

membership group; (f) adequate training and experience for the privileges requested; (g) a report on, among other things, the experience, competence and reputation

of the applicant from the Chief of Staff or the Chief of Department in the last hospital in which the applicant trained or held an appointment;

(h) evidence of dental practice protection coverage satisfactory to the Board.

(3) The applicant must agree to govern himself or herself in accordance with the

requirements set out in this By-law, the dental staff rules and the Health Centre Corporation policies.


significant physical or behavioural impairment that effects skill, attitude or judgment. (5) There is a need for the services in the community.

124. REVOCATION OF APPOINTMENT TO THE DENTAL STAFF

The Board at any time may revoke the appointment of a member of the dental staff.

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Each appointment to the dental staff shall be for one year, but shall continue in effect until the Board has made appointments for the ensuing year.

126. APPLICATION

(1) An application for appointment to the dental staff shall be processed in the same manner as an application for appointment to the medical staff as set out in section 61, mutatis mutandis.

(2) Each application shall contain:

(a) a statement by the applicant that he or she has read this By-law and the rules of the Health Centre Corporation and the Public Hospitals Act and the Hospital Management Regulation thereunder;

(b) an undertaking that if appointed to the dental staff, he or she will govern

himself or herself in accordance with the requirements set out in this By- law and the rules of the Health Centre Corporation;

(c) evidence of dental practice protection coverage satisfactory to the Board; (d) a list of the privileges which are requested; (e) an up-to-date curriculum vitae; (f) a list of three appropriate referees; (g) information of any previous disciplinary proceeding where there was an


battery; and (i) a signed consent authorizing any dental licensing authority to provide a

report on: (i) any action taken by its disciplinary committee, and


(ii) whether his or her privileges have been curtailed or cancelled by any

dental licensing authority or by another hospital because of incompetence, negligence or any act of professional misconduct.

127. RE-APPOINTMENT (1) Each year the Board shall require each member of the dental staff to submit a written

application for reappointment to the dental staff to the Chief Executive Officer.

(2) The Chief of Department shall review and make recommendations to the Medical Advisory Committee concerning each application for re-appointment within the department.

(3) The applications for re-appointment to the dental staff shall be processed in the same

manner as set out in section 65. 128. CRITERIA FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE DENTAL STAFF

The following criteria will be used in assessing whether an applicant should be reappointed as a member of the dental staff:

(1) The applicant continues to meet the criteria set out in section 121. (2) The applicant demonstrates an appropriate use of Health Centre Corporation

resources.

(3) The applicant demonstrates ongoing involvement in appropriate continuing professional education.

129. MONITORING ABERRANT PRACTICES

Where any member of the medical staff, dental staff or Health Centre Corporation staff believes that a member of the dental staff is attempting to exceed his or her privileges or is temporarily incapable of providing a service that he or she is about to undertake, the belief shall be communicated to the Chief of Staff, the Chief of Department and to the Chief Executive Officer.

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In a manner consistent with the Public Hospitals Act and in accordance with the Regulations thereunder and this By-law, the Board at any time may revoke or suspend any appointment of a member of the dental staff, or dismiss, suspend, restrict or otherwise deal with the privileges of the member. Sections 70 and 71 of this By-law apply to the dental staff, mutatis mutandi.

131. DENTAL SERVICE

The dental staff shall function as a service within the Department of Surgery and Anaesthesia.

132. HEAD OF DENTAL SERVICE

(1) Where the Board has appointed more than one dentist to the staff of the dental service, one of the members of the dental staff shall, subject to annual confirmation by the Board, be appointed by the Board annually for a term of three years to be the Head of Dental Service upon the recommendation of the Chief of Surgery.

(2) The Board may at any time revoke or suspend the appointment of the Head of Dental

Service.

133. DUTIES OF THE HEAD OF DENTAL SERVICE

The Head of Dental Service shall supervise the professional care given by all members of the dental staff and shall be responsible to the Chief of the Department of Surgery for the quality of care rendered to patients by members of the dental staff.

134. ATTENDANCE BY DENTAL STAFF AT MEDICAL STAFF MEETINGS

A member of the dental staff may attend medical staff meetings but shall not be eligible to vote at a medical staff meeting.

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A member of the dental staff is not eligible to hold an office other than Head of Dental Service.

136. DENTAL STAFF DUTIES (1) Each member of the Dental Staff shall:

(a) attend and treat patients within the limit of the privileges granted by the Board;

(b) notify the Chief Executive Officer of any change in the license to practise

dentistry, (c) abide by the rules of the dental staff; (d) give instructions as required for the education of other members of the dental,

medical and Health Centre Corporation staff; (e) comply with such matters as are from time to time prescribed by the Public

Hospitals Act and by the Hospital Management Regulation thereunder; (f) provide consultations on patients as are required; and (g) perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by or under

the authority of the Medical Advisory Committee.

(2) Every member of the dental staff shall co-operate with:

(a) the Chief of Staff and the Medical Advisory Committee; (b) the Head of Dental Service; (c) the Chief of the Department of Surgery; and (d) the Chief Executive Officer.


PART XI - MIDWIFERY STAFF

137. APPOINTMENT

The Board, on the advice of the Medical Advisory Committee, may appoint, annually, one or more midwives to the midwifery staff of the Health Centre Corporation and shall delineate the privileges for each midwife.

138. APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO MIDWIFERY STAFF

(1) An application for appointment to the midwifery staff shall be processed consistent with the provisions of the Public Hospitals Act and in accordance with the Regulations thereunder.

(2) On request, the Chief Executive Officer shall supply a copy of the Bylaws, the rules

of the Health Centre Corporation, the Public Hospitals Act and the Regulations thereunder to each midwife who expresses in writing the intention to apply for appointment to the midwifery staff.

(3) An applicant for appointment to the midwifery staff shall submit one original written

application and one copy of the application to the Chief Executive Officer. (4) Each application shall contain:

(a) a statement by the applicant that he or she has read the Public Hospitals Act

and the Hospital Management Regulation thereunder, the By-laws and the rules of the Health Centre Corporation;

(b) an undertaking that, if he or she is appointed to the midwifery staff of the

Health Centre Corporation, he or she will govern himself or herself in accordance with the requirements set out in the By-laws and the rules of the Health Centre Corporation;

(c) evidence of midwifery practice protection coverage satisfactory to the Board; (d) a list of the privileges which are requested; (e) an up-to-date curriculum vitae;


(f) a list of three appropriate referees, including one from a physician who is

active in obstetrics who has worked with the midwife. (g) information of any previous disciplinary proceeding where there was an


battery; (i) a signed consent authorizing any midwifery regulatory body to provide a

report on:

(i) any action taken by its disciplinary or fitness to practise committee; and

(ii) whether his or her privileges have been curtailed or cancelled by any

midwifery regulatory body or by another hospital because of incompetence, negligence, incapacity or any act of professional misconduct; and

(j) a current certificate of Professional Conduct from the College of Midwives of

Ontario and consent to the release of information from the Registrar of the College.

(5) Each applicant shall visit the Health Centre Corporation for an interview with

appropriate members of the medical and midwifery staff and the Chief Executive Officer or his or her delegate.

(6) The Chief Executive Officer shall retain a copy of the application and shall refer the

original application immediately to the Medical Advisory Committee through its Chair who shall keep a record of each application received and than refer the original application forthwith to the Chair of the Credentials Committee.

139. CRITERIA FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO THE MIDWIFERY STAFF

(1) Only an applicant qualified to practise midwifery and who holds a current, valid Certificate of Registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario, is eligible to be a member of and appointed to the midwifery staff of the Health Centre Corporation.


(2) The applicant will have:

(a) a certificate of Registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario. (b) a current certificate of Professional Conduct from the College of Midwives of Ontario; (c) a demonstrated ability to provide patient care at an appropriate level of quality and efficiency; (d) a demonstrated ability to communicate, work with and relate to all members of the midwifery, dental, medical and Health Centre Corporation staff in a co-operative and professional manner; (e) a demonstrated ability to communicate and relate appropriately with patients and patients' relatives; (f) a willingness to participate in the discharge of staff obligations appropriate to membership group; (g) adequate training and experience for the privileges requested; (h) evidence of midwifery practice protection coverage satisfactory to the Board;

and (i) a report on, among other things, the experience, competence and reputation

of the applicant from the Chief of Staff or the Chief of Department in the last hospital or facility in which the applicant trained or held an appointment, if possible, or where such report is not available, a report from any other physician where the physician has had direct knowledge of the midwife's experience, competence and reputation.

(3) The applicant must agree to govern himself or herself in accordance with the

requirements set out in this By-law, the rules of the Health Centre Corporation and the Health Centre Corporation policies.


significant physical or behavioral impairment that affects skill, attitude or judgment. (5) There is a need for the services in the community.

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Each appointment to the midwifery staff shall be for one year, but shall continue in effect until the Board has made appointments for the ensuing year.

141. RE-APPOINTMENT

(1) Each year the Board shall require each member of the midwifery staff to make written application for re-appointment to the midwifery staff on the form prescribed by the Health Centre Corporation to the Chief Executive Officer.

(2) The Chief of Department shall review and make written recommendations to the

Medical Advisory Committee concerning each application for re-appointment within the department.

(3) The application for re-appointment to the midwifery staff shall be processed in the

same manner as set out in section 136. 142. CRITERIA FOR RE-APPOINTMENT TO THE MIDWIFERY STAFF

The following criteria will be used in assessing whether an applicant should be reappointed as a member of the midwifery staff:

(1) The applicant continues to meet the criteria set out at section 137. (2) The applicant demonstrates an appropriate use of Health Centre Corporation

resources. (3) The applicant demonstrates ongoing involvement in appropriate continuing legal

education.

143. REFUSAL TO RE-APPOINT

The Board may refuse to re-appoint a member of the midwifery staff in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Public Hospitals Act and in accordance with the Regulations thereunder.

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(1) Where a midwife wishes to change his or her privileges, an application shall be submitted listing the change of privileges which is requested and evidence of appropriate training and competence.

(2) The application shall be processed in a manner consistent with the provisions of the Public Hospitals Act and in accordance with the Regulations thereunder.

(3) An applicant shall submit one original written application and one copy of the

application to the Chief Executive Officer. (4) The Chief Executive Officer shall retain the copy and shall refer the original

application immediately to the Chair of the Medical Advisory Committee who shall keep a record of each application received and then refer the original application forthwith to the Chair of the Credentials Committee.

145. MID-TERM ACTION

In a manner consistent with the Public Hospitals Act and in accordance with the Regulations thereunder and this By-law, the Board at any time may revoke or suspend any appointment of a member of the midwifery staff, or dismiss, suspend, restrict or otherwise deal with the privileges of the member. Sections 70 and 71 of this By-law apply to the midwifery staff, mutatis mutandi.

146. MIDWIFERY STAFF GROUPS

The midwifery staff shall be divided into the following groups:

(a) active (b) associate (c) courtesy (d) locum tenens (e) temporary

147. ACTIVE MIDWIFERY STAFF


(1) The active midwifery staff shall consist of those midwives who have been appointed by the Board.

(2) Except where approved by the Board, no midwife with an active midwifery staff

appointment at another hospital shall be appointed to the active midwifery staff. (3) Every midwife applying for appointment to the active midwifery staff may be

assigned to the associate midwifery staff for a probationary period if the Board so requires.

(4) All active midwifery staff members are responsible for assuring that midwifery care

is provided to all patients of midwives in the Health Centre Corporation. (5) All active midwifery staff members shall have admitting privileges unless otherwise

specified in their appointment to the midwifery staff. (6) Each member of the active midwifery staff shall:

(a) undertake such duties in respect of those patients classed as emergency cases

as may be specified by the Chief of Staff or by the Chief of the Department to which the midwife has been assigned;

(b) attend patients, and undertake treatment and procedures only in accordance

with the kind and degree of privileges granted by the Board; (c) act as a supervisor of the midwifery staff when requested by the Chief of

Staff or the Chief of Department. 148. ASSOCIATE MIDWIFERY STAFF

(1) Each associate midwifery staff member shall have admitting privileges unless otherwise specified in the appointment.

(2) An associate midwifery staff member shall work for a probationary period under the

supervision of an active medical or midwifery staff member named by the Chief of Staff or the Chief of the Department to which the associate midwifery staff member has been assigned.

(3) A supervisor shall carry out the duties in accordance with the rules of the Health

Centre Corporation.


(4) After one year the appointment of a midwife to the associate midwifery staff shall be

reviewed by the Credentials Committee who shall report to the Medical Advisory Committee.

(5) The Medical Advisory Committee may recommend that the midwife be appointed to the active midwifery staff or may require the midwife to be subject to a further probationary period not longer than six months.

(6) The Chief of Department, upon the request of an associate midwifery staff member

or a supervisor, may assign the associate midwifery staff member to a different supervisor for a further probationary period.

(7) At any time an unfavourable report may cause the Medical Advisory Committee to

consider making a recommendation to the Board that the appointment of the associate midwifery staff member be terminated.

(8) No member of the midwifery staff shall be appointed to the associate midwifery staff

for more than 18 consecutive months. (9) An associate midwifery staff member shall,

(a) attend patients, and undertake treatment and procedures under supervision in

accordance with the kind and degree of privileges granted by the Board on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee, and

(b) undertake such duties in respect of those patients classed as emergency cases

as may be specified by the Chief of the Department to which the midwife has been assigned.

149. COURTESY MIDWIFERY STAFF

(1) The Board may grant a midwife an appointment to the courtesy midwifery staff in one or more of the following circumstances: (a) the applicant has an active midwifery staff commitment at another hospital,

or (b) the applicant lives at such a remote distance from the Health Centre

Corporation that it limits full participation in active midwifery staff duties,


but he or she wishes to maintain an affiliation with the Health Centre Corporation, or

(c) the applicant has a primary commitment to, or contractual relationship with,

another community or organization, or (d) the applicant requests access to limited Health Centre Corporation resources

or out-patient programs or facilities, or (e) the Board deems it otherwise advisable.

(2) The Board may grant a midwife an appointment to the courtesy midwifery staff with

such privileges as the Board deems advisable. Privileges to admit patients shall be granted under specified circumstances.

(3) The circumstances leading to an appointment under this section shall be specified by

the midwife on each application for re-appointment. 150. LOCUM TENENS

(1) The Medical Advisory Committee upon the request of a member of the midwifery staff may recommend the appointment of a locum tenens as a planned replacement for that midwife for a specified period of time.

(2) A locum tenens shall:

(a) have admitting privileges unless otherwise specified; (b) work under the counsel and supervision of a member of the active medical or

midwifery staff who has been assigned this responsibility by the Chief of Staff or his or her delegate;

(c) attend patients assigned to his or her care by the active medical or midwifery

staff member by whom he or she is supervised, and shall treat them within the professional privileges granted by the Board on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee; and

(b) undertake such duties in respect of those patients classed as

emergency cases as may be specified by the Chief of Staff or by the Chief of the Department to which the midwife has been assigned.


151. TEMPORARY MIDWIFERY STAFF

(1) A temporary appointment of a midwife to the midwifery staff may be made only for one of the following reasons:

(a) to meet a specific singular requirement by providing a consultation and/or

procedure; or (b) to meet an urgent unexpected need for a midwifery service.

(2) Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, the Chief Executive Officer,

after consultation with the Chief of Staff or his or her delegate, may: (a) grant a temporary appointment to a midwife who is not a member of the

midwifery staff provided that such appointment shall not extend beyond the date of the next meeting of the Medical Advisory Committee at which time the action taken shall be reported; and

(b) continue the appointment on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory

Committee until the next meeting of the Board.

(3) A temporary member of the midwifery staff shall not have privileges to admit patients.

152. MIDWIFERY STAFF DUTIES

(1) Each member of the midwifery staff is accountable to and shall recognize the authority of the Board through and with their Chief of Department, the Chief of Staff and the Chief Executive Officer.

(2) Each member of the midwifery staff shall:

(a) attend and treat patients within the limits of the privileges granted by the

Board, unless the privileges are otherwise restricted; (b) promptly notify the Chief Executive Officer of any change in the certificate

of Registration with the College of Midwives of Ontario; (c) give such instruction as is required for the education of other members of the


midwifery, dental, medical and Health Centre Corporation staff; (d) abide by the rules of the Health Centre Corporation, this By-law, the Public

Hospitals Act and the Regulations thereunder and all other legislated requirements;

(e) perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by, or

under the authority of the Board, the Medical Advisory Committee or the Chief of Staff; and

(f) provide consultations on patients as required.

(3) Every member of the midwifery staff shall co-operate with:

(a) the Chief of Staff and the Medical Advisory Committee; (b) the Head midwife; (c) the Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and New-Born Care; and (d) the Chief Executive Officer.

(4) Each member of the active and associate midwifery staff groups and the courtesy midwifery staff where required shall attend 50 percent of the meetings of the department of which he or she is a member.

MIDWIFERY STAFF 153. MIDWIFERY STAFF: FUNCTION WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS

AND NEW-BORN CARE

The midwifery staff shall function within the Department of Obstetrics and New-Born Care.

154. HEAD MIDWIFE

(1) Where the Board has appointed more than one midwife to the midwifery staff, one of the members of the midwifery staff shall, subject to annual confirmation by the Board, be appointed by the Board upon the recommendation of the Medical Advisory


Committee annually for a term of three years to be the Head Midwife upon the recommendation of the Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and New-Born Care.

(2) The Board may at any time revoke or suspend the appointment of the Head Midwife.

155. DUTIES OF THE HEAD MIDWIFE

The Head Midwife shall supervise the professional care given by all members of the midwifery staff and shall be responsible to the Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and New-Born Care for the quality of care rendered to patients by members of the midwifery staff.

156. MONITORING ABERRANT PRACTICES

Where any member of the medical, dental or midwifery or Health Centre Corporation staff believes that a member of the midwifery staff is attempting to exceed his or her privileges or is temporarily incapable of providing a service that he or she is about to undertake, the belief shall be communicated immediately to the Chief of Department, the Chief of Staff and to the Chief Executive Officer.

157. VIEWING DELIVERIES OR PROCEDURES

Any delivery or procedure performed in the Health Centre Corporation may be viewed without the permission of the midwife by:

(a) the Chief of Staff or delegate, or

(b) the Chief of the Department, or delegate.

158. TRANSFER OF RESPONSIBILITY

(1) Pursuant to the Hospital Management Regulation whenever the responsibility for the care of a patient of a midwife is transferred to another member of the midwifery staff or the medical staff, a written notation by the midwifery staff member who is transferring the care over to another shall be made and signed on the patient's medical record and the name of the midwifery staff member or medical staff member assuming the responsibility shall be noted in the patient's medical record and the


midwife or the medical staff member assuming the responsibility shall be notified immediately.

(2) Where a supervisor of a midwife, the Chief of Department or Chief of Staff becomes

aware that, in his or her opinion a serious problem exists in the care or treatment of one or more patients or out-patients of a midwife, the supervisor, Chief of Department or Chief of Staff, as the case may be, shall forthwith discuss the condition, care and treatment of the patient or out-patient with the attending midwife and if changes in the care or treatment satisfactory to the supervisor, Chief of Department or Chief of Staff, as the case may be, are not made promptly, he or she shall assume forthwith the duty of investigating, prescribing for and treating the patient or out-patient, as the case may be, and shall notify the attending midwife, the Chief Executive Officer and if possible, the patient or out-patient, that the member of the midwifery staff who was in attendance will cease forthwith to have any Health Centre Corporation privileges as the attending midwife for the patient or out-patient.

(3) Where a supervisor, Chief of Department or Chief of Staff, as the case may be, is

responsible under subsection (2) is unable to discuss the problem with the attending midwife as required by subsection (2), the supervisor, Chief of Department or Chief of Staff, as the case may be, shall proceed with his or her duties as prescribed in subsection (2) as if he or she had had the discussion with the attending midwife.

(4) Where a supervisor, the Chief of Department or Chief of Staff, as the case may be,

has cause to take over the care of a patient, the Chief Executive Officer, the attending midwife and, if possible, the patient shall be notified immediately.

MEETING - MIDWIFERY STAFF 159. ATTENDANCE BY MIDWIFERY STAFF AT MEDICAL STAFF MEETINGS

A member of the midwifery staff may attend medical staff meetings but shall not be eligible to vote at a medical staff meeting.

MIDWIFERY STAFF ELECTED OFFICERS 160. ELIGIBILITY TO HOLD OFFICE

A member of the midwifery staff is not eligible to hold an office other than Head Midwife.


PART XII – EXTENDED CLASS NURSES 161. APPOINTMENT

On an annual basis, the Board, having given consideration to the advice of the Medical Advisory Committee, may appoint one or more Extended Class Nurses to the Extended Class Nursing Staff and will delineate the privileges for each Extended Class Nurse providing services to outpatients of the Hospital in accordance with a policy to be developed by the Medical Advisory Committee. Extended Class Nurses performing controlled acts within the Hospital will perform such controlled acts pursuant to medical directives.

PART XIII - AMENDMENTS 162. AMENDMENTS TO BY-LAWS (1) Subject to subsection (6), the Board may pass By-laws or amend the By-laws of the

Health Centre Corporation from time to time. (2)

(a) Where it is intended to pass a By-law or amend the By-laws at a meeting of the Board, written notice of such intention shall be sent by the Secretary to each Director by means of his or her indicated Preferred Method for Receiving Notice and if this has not been provided to the Secretary then to such Director at his or her address as shown on the records of the Health Centre Corporation by regular mail not less than 30 days before the meeting.

(b) Where the notice of intention required by subsection (2)(a) is not provided,

any proposed By-laws or amendments to the By-laws may nevertheless be moved at the meeting and discussion and voting thereon adjourned to the next meeting, for which no notice of intention need be given.

(3) Subject to subsections (4)(b) and (4)(c) below, a By-law or an amendment to a

By-law passed by the Board has full force and effect: (a) from the time the motion was passed, or (b) from such future time as may be specified in the motion.


(4) (a) A By-law or an amendment to a By-law passed by the Board shall be

presented for confirmation at the next annual meeting or to a special general meeting of the members of the Health Centre Corporation called for that purpose. The notice of such annual meeting or special general meeting shall refer to the By-law or amendment to be presented.

(b) The members at the annual meeting or at a special general meeting may

confirm the By-law as presented or reject or amend it, and if rejected it thereupon ceases to have effect and if amended it takes effect as amended.

(c) Those sections of the By-laws passed or amended pursuant to regulations

made under the Public Hospitals Act shall, if required by law, be forwarded to the Minister of Health for approval and shall cease to be effective forthwith upon notice of disapproval by the Minister.

(5) In any case of rejection, amendment, or refusal to approve a By-law or part of a

By-law in force and effect in accordance with any part of this section, no act done or right acquired under any such By-law is prejudicially affected by any such rejection, amendment or refusal to approve.

(6) Any proposed amendment to or repeal of this By-law, or of any provision in it, or of

any other by-law of the Health Centre Corporation, which the Board has, by resolution, identified as an amendment to or repeal of a by-law which would constitute a Fundamental Change, may be required by the Board to be subject to approval at a special meeting of the Members at which the composition of the Members in attendance at such special meeting reflects the principle of proportionate representation as described in Section 7.1 of the Four Party Agreement.

(7) Any proposed amendment to this section shall itself be subject to subsection (6). 163. AMENDMENTS TO MEDICAL, DENTAL AND MIDWIFERY STAFF PART

Prior to submitting the medical, dental and midwifery staff part of this By-law to the process established in section 160, the following procedures shall be followed:

(a) notice specifying the proposed medical, dental and midwifery staff part of

the By-law or amendment thereto shall be posted;


(b) the medical, dental and midwifery staff shall be afforded an opportunity to comment on the proposed medical, dental and midwifery staff part of the by-law or amendment thereto; and

(c) the Medical Advisory Committee shall make recommendations to the

board, concerning the proposed medical, dental and midwifery staff part of the by-law or amendment thereto.

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