Day: October 10, 2014

WorkSafe BC Proposes New Changes To Safety Policy

Upcoming Changes to WorkSafeBC’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Regarding High Risk Violations. What else will change? WorkSafeBC is exploring changes to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy D12-196-2, which sets out how WorkSafeBC determines whether or not a violation is “high risk”. Typically, “high risk” is regarded as a circumstance that involves a high […]

New Recommended Policy on Care Aide Registry

The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) has drafted a new policy backgrounder with proposed recommendations dealing with the Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry on the subject of Employer Notification.  The template policy provides care homes with suggested procedures on how to ensure care aides  remain actively on the register. This is particularly important for care aides working […]

New Recommended Policy on Care Aide Registry

The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) has issued a new policy backgrounder with proposed recommendations dealing with the Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry on the subject of Employer Notification. BCCPA members can review the new policy backgrounder, using the link at the bottom of this page or by clicking here. The template policy provides care homes with suggested procedures on how […]

Thanksgiving Office Closure

Please note that the BCCPA office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2014 for the Thanksgiving Day long weekend. Our office will resume normal operation on Tuesday morning. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving!    Warm wishes, BC Care Providers Association