Whereas health care in British Columbia is inadequate to meet the needs of the population as shown by closures of beds in local hospitals and closures of emergency rooms at times when no qualified staff are available to work; And whereas since 2001, Health Authorities have governed the provision of health care in their respective areas but are not held accountable for poor policy decisions and the negative impact those decisions have on local communities: Therefore be it resolved that UBCM petition the provincial government to consider augmenting Health Authorities with Regional Hospital Oversight Committees responsible for providing strategic guidance and oversight concerning the operation of their regional hospitals; And be it further resolved that Regional District Boards appoint Committee members from all areas involved in the delivery of hospital health care including, but not limited to, the Provincial Health Authority, Elected Officials, and Local hospital healthcare providers ie: doctors, nurses, lab technicians, etc..
