Following the success of the virtual 2020 Annual Conference hosted last September, BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC are pleased to announce our next virtual conference to be held from May 31st to June 2nd titled “The Three Rs: Reflection, Resilience and Reinvention.”
Reflection: the conference will look at the firsthand experiences of health care workers, seniors, and other stakeholders during the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with highlighting some of the major obstacles, it will showcase some of the key lessons learned from B.C., Canada, and around the world.
Resilience: the conference will also demonstrate how providers have managed through a very difficult period, particularly as COVID-19 spread rapidly through the seniors care and living sector. In particular, the conference will highlight some of the successes and best practices that came to light as providers and workers demonstrated considerable leadership and courage throughout.
Reinvention: the conference will look at how care providers innovated or reinvented seniors’ care and living for the better. This includes changes to staffing and training, redesigning physical environments, as well as implementing new infection prevention and control measures to protect the safety and well-being of seniors. The conference will also look at how the adoption of new technologies may have helped improve seniors’ quality of life and reduce isolation.
Details on the call for speakers, sponsorship opportunities and virtual exhibit hall sales will be announced soon.
Announcing 2021 Annual Conference Title Sponsor
We are pleased to announce Handicare as the title sponsor of the 2021 Virtual Conference.
“Once again, BCCPA’s Annual Conference is going virtual and we are thankful to have Handicare’s support, Year after year, their sponsorship has allowed us to deliver the largest seniors’ care conference in Western Canada,” says Cathy Szmaus, BCCPA Vice President, Operations and Corporate Partnerships.
“Like the 2020 conference, this year’s event will feature high-profile speakers, offer meaningful learning and networking opportunities, and showcase the best innovations and services in the seniors living and care sector. We are excited to work with the Handicare team to organize an event that promises to keep our attendees informed, engaged and entertained,” Szmaus says.
Jared Bespalko, Regional Sales Manager – Western Canada, Handicare, says his organization is proud to return as the title sponsor of the BCCPA Annual Conference in 2021.
“The conference’s themes of Reflection, Resilience and Reinvention are incredibly fitting given the difficult year so many within the continuing care industry have endured and continue to struggle with,” says Bespalko.
“BCCPA has continued to be a strong voice and advocate for the homes and residents in the province and Handicare remains firmly committed to support and assist members with our knowledge, experience and passion for safe client handling. It is especially gratifying to know that our sponsorship supports attendees with a variety of valuable learning opportunities within a safe virtual environment. We look forward to seeing you all virtually in what is sure to be another great conference,” he adds.
Handicare is pleased to offer preferred pricing to BCCPA and EngAge BC members. Please contact a regional representative for more details:
Alanna Meyers | Account Manager | Vancouver Coastal
M: 604 347 8453
alanna.meyers@handicare.com
Jeff Koltun | Account Manager | Interior Health
M: 778 215 4532
jeff.koltun@handicare.com
Kim Francis| Account Manager | Island Health & Northern Health
M 250 514 7401
kim.francis@handicare.com
Nathanael Kroeker |Account Manager | Fraser Health
M 604.819.2973
nathanael.kroeker@handicare.com
About Handicare
At Handicare, we offer solutions and support to increase the independence of people with disabilities and older adults, enabling them to live an active life on their terms. We offer an extensive line of products to solve mobility and accessibility challenges including ceiling lifts, slings, floor lifts, bathing products and repositioning aids. Handicare has a ceiling lift install base of 300,000 systems worldwide with over 60,000 lifts in the USA and Canada and 20,000 in British Columbia.
We make everyday life easier for caregivers by providing extensive training, support, and guidance when selecting patient handling and mobility equipment. Our products are designed to ensure safety and comfort, so patients receive the utmost care in healthcare settings.
Handicare is a global company with sales in more than 25 countries and is a market leader in this field. The head office is in Stockholm, Sweden. Manufacturing and assembly are located at six sites across North America, Asia, and Europe.
