Special Bulletin: Members Asked to Complete Survey on New Wheelchair Policy
The BCCPA is asking its members to complete an important survey regarding a new proposed wheelchair policy developed by the Ministry of Health. The BC Ministry of Health recently announced it will be changing its policy on wheelchairs for residents in long-term care homes. In particular, the revised policy clarifies that residential care service providers […]
Can WorkSafeBC issue an order against a care home for not having ceiling lifts installed?
SafeCare BC has issued a member bulletin in response to recent WorkSafe BC inspections. Over the past week, SafeCare BC has fielded questions regarding orders being issued by WorkSafeBC enforcement officers citing lack of ceiling lifts in continuing care homes. This bulletin below is intended to provide clarity around the issue. *SafeCare BC (SCBC) is an […]
