CALTCâs newly-released report on recreation therapy
Need for enhancing mobility among older adults in long-term care Monday, June 04, 2018 â The Canadian Association for Long Term Care (CALTC) has released a tool designed to provide best practices for recreational programs in residential care and calls for further study to help ensure the best care is being provided for Canadaâs seniors. […]
Two birds with one stone: Expanding dual credit programs for health care assistants
By Lara Croll With Canadaâs aging population, there is an urgent need to ensure that the health care system is able to meet the needs of frail and elderly seniors. In light of these demographic changes, BCâs labour market outlook is projecting that the seniors care will be the fastest growing industry in BC between […]
Rebecca Morris: What we can learn from Jann Arden about caring for a senior
By Rebecca Morris âWhat a completely strange thing it is â to become a new version of yourself in the blink of an eye.â This is how singer, songwriter and Canadian entertainer Jann Arden finished one of her many poignant posts about supporting her mother, who is living with dementia. Ardenâs social-media posts, Instagram photos and, most recently, her new […]
Conference Wrap Up: Making Shift Happen at #BCCPA2018
At the base of Blackcomb Mountain through a stretch of sunny days, BC Care Providers Association hosted another successful annual conference. With 500 attendees and 82 tradeshow exhibitors, the 2018 Annual Conference in Whistler was the largest BCCPA conference to date. âAnother year of inspiring presentations, productive networking and entertaining events is behind us. The 2018 […]
Pathways to employment: The need for post-graduate work permits for international health care workers
By Lara Croll With a rapidly aging population, there is an urgent need for an appropriate number of qualified workers in British Columbiaâs health care system. Canadaâs health care system is anticipated to grow at an annual rate of 1.9%, creating 188,900 jobs by 2036.[i] In BC alone, the seniors care sector is anticipated to […]
BCCPA seeking title sponsor for 2018-19 #CaretoChat season
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is seeking a title sponsor, a gold sponsor, and three silver sponsors for our 2018-19 Care to Chat season. Please click here for the sponsorship package, the special request for sponsorship proposals, as well as the submission form. Proposals are due Friday, June 8th, 2018 by 5:00 pm PDT. […]
#BCCPA2018 Session: Leverage Technology to Create Healthier, Sustainable Living Spaces
Facility managers can lead the charge when it comes to creating and maintaining healthy sustainable care homes. As traditional maintenance and operations models shift we will see more cost-effective solutions to implementing smart and healthy building strategies. Smart and healthy buildings integrate technology and energy systems to include automation, energy management, indoor air quality, life […]
#BCCPA2018 Session: Measuring Quality in Home Care: Risk Adjusted Quality Indicators from CIHI and interRAI
Helen Wei-Randall is the Program Lead, Home and Continuing Care Data Management at the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). With over a decade of experience in healthcare information, Wei-Randal will be speaking to CIHI and interRAIâs new home care quality indicators and how they can support quality of care improvements for home care clients […]
#BCCPA2018 Session: The Value of Safety Improvement Collaborative for Home Care Providers: Strategies & Outcomes
Home care providers are constantly challenged to improve the quality of home care and ensure patient safety. However, this is not always an easy task due to competing priorities and limited resources. Attend this presentation to learn how a small, emerging home care provider discovered a method to shift the bar by participating in wave […]
