Day: March 23, 2020

Exemption from 14-day isolation period for health care workers causes confusion

As highlighted in recent media reports, health care workers and employers are continuing to receive mixed messages around the requirement for health care workers to self-isolate for 14 days following return for international travel. BCCPA has previously issued a statement regarding the direction from the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) that essential health care workers are […]

SafeCare BC appeals to public for urgent need of personal protective equipment and medical supplies for health care workers

For Immediate Release – March 23, 2020 SafeCare BC, with the support of partner organizations—BC Care Providers Association, Big Steel Box, City of Vancouver and City of Surrey—is launching Operation Protect to ensure critically needed personal protective equipment and medical supplies, such as gloves, masks, and hand sanitizer are available for health care workers. We […]