Day: April 22, 2015

Spring CEO Report Packed With Key Highlights of Sector

Daniel Fontaine’s CEO Member Report – Spring Edition is now available exclusively to BC Care Providers Association members. It has been a busy few months as the BCCPA has been working to represent your interests in Victoria and beyond. From the Continuing Care Collaborative and discussions with the Ministry of Health to the latest updates […]

2015 Federal Budget Focuses on Seniors

On April 21, 2015 the Federal government announced its 2015 Federal Budget and there are several key items related to seniors’ care including support for caregivers and funding for a centre for aging and brain health. “Overall the most significant item with respect to seniors care is the support for care givers, as well as […]

The Globe and Mail – When does a bath become a necessity?

On April 22, 2015 Globe and Mail columnist, Andre Picard, released an article discussing the recent issue in Quebec about the number of times a week a nursing home patient should receive a bath. As noted in Picard’s article, the issue which has been ongoing in Quebec perfectly captures two of the principal challenges faced […]

CEO Report- Fall 2014

The CEO Member Report is an in-depth analysis of key issues happening within BC’s continuing care sector. An electronic copy is available to all members of the BC Care Providers Association and is published at least four times per year. +++ CEO Report- Fall 2014 Past and Upcoming Events Care To Chat 2nd Annual Minister […]

CEO Member Report

The CEO Member Report is an in-depth analysis of key issues happening within BC’s continuing care sector. An electronic copy is available to all members of the BC Care Providers Association and is published at least several times per year. +++ CEO Report- Spring 2015   BC CARE AIDE REGISTRY FUNDING LIFTS DON’T MATCH INFLATIONARY […]

HOMECARE ROUNDTABLE

In early April the BCCPA hosted a special homecare member roundtable. It was the first time in our history that we’ve invited all of our home care and home support members together to talk about how we can better integrate their issues into future planning. The three-hour session focused on areas the BCCPA could work […]

PARTNERSHIPS UPDATE

BC Seniors Living Association (BCSLA): We continue to dialogue and liaise with the BCSLA on a regular basis. For the 3rd year in a row, we are planning on partnering with them to co-host the 3rd Annual Minister’s Fall Lunch with the sector. In March the BCSLA attended the BCCPA Board meeting to share information […]

Service provider member composition and fee structure review

For the past six years, the BCCPA has been able to significantly expand programming and resources to service provider members while maintaining a freeze on annual dues.  We have also undergone a significant renewal and re-organization over the last 24 months. However, as part of our 2013-16 Strategic Plan, the Board has requested that staff […]

VICTORIA DELEGATION DAY A SUCCESS

In February, the BCCPA held its 2nd Annual Delegation Day in Victoria. Once again, we pulled together Board members, BCCPA staff, front-line care workers and family to meet and help educate MLAs regarding our sector and key issues of concern. We met with well over a dozen government and opposition MLAs over the course of […]