At BCCPA’s 2018 Annual Conference in Whistler, the opening plenary will focus on what the term “person-centered care” really means. The panel will discuss how to best incorporate personal preferences into the choices they make each day, as well as balance this with what is realistic or achievable. A person-centered care approach means seeking the perspectives and views of residents/clients as well as those providing care.
The panel will also discuss some of the barriers with regards to providing person-centered care including those from staff, the organization, or more broader health system challenges, and will discuss ways to address these barriers such as staff education, reinforcement, stakeholder collaboration, supportive leadership, as well as regulatory or other changes.
We will look at ways to improve seniors care and quality of life through innovation and providing culturally appropriate care.
Daniel Fontaine, CEO of the BC Care Providers Association, will be the moderator for this plenary.
Panelists
Jim Mann, former Board Member of the Alzheimer Society of Canada and passionate advocate for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Jo-Ann Tait, Program Director, Elder Care and Palliative Services at Providence Health Care
Dr. Granger Avery, past CMA President, Executive Director of the Rural Coordinator Centre of BC
Dr. Tamara Daly, CIHR Research Chair in Gender, Work & Health, Associate Professor and Director, York University Centre for Aging Research and Education
About BCCPA’s Annual Conference
Inspiring and motivating workshops, high-profile opening and closing keynote speakers, engaging networking events, and a dynamic trade-show make BCCPA’s Annual Conference the premier event of the continuing care sector.
Our 2017 conference had a record attendance of service providers, commercial members, exhibitors and community service groups from across Canada and beyond. The 2018 Annual Conference, which takes place from May 27th-29th, is expected to be sold-out with 500 attendees gathering at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
The registration deadline is May 19th, but please be advised that spots are limited and selling out fast. To reserve your place now, register on our conference event page.
Discounted room rates at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler are available only until April 26th. An additional block of 20 rooms is expected to fully booked soon, after which only Fairmont Gold floor accommodations will be available. Preferred pricing for a limited number of rooms is also available at the Four Seasons.
