How the employer health tax will impact the continuing care sector
New payroll tax will impact residential, assisted living and home care providers in B.C. Announced as a part of Budget 2018, the new Employer Health Tax (EHT) announced by the B.C. government will have significant financial implications for the continuing care sector. Non-government providers in the continuing care sector had an accessible payroll of over $1.9 billion dollars as of […]
Meet the recipients of BCCPAâs â40 for 40â bursary program: Shaun Leong
In February BC Care Providers Association announced the recipients of its â40 for 40â bursary program. As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, BCCPA is providing all-expenses paid trips to its 2018 Annual Conference in Whistler to students enrolled in post-secondary programs in B.C. Leading up to the conference, BCCPA will be profiling six bursary […]
Angel Accessibility announces legal entity name change to Handicare Canada Ltd.
**This is a sponsored bulletin from Handicare** On March 2nd, 2018 Angel Accessibility Inc. announced an official legal entity name change to Handicare Canada Ltd., in addition to several rebranding steps that would see the company transition to its new corporate brand identity. âThis next step will make it easier for our customers to identify […]
Meet the recipients of BCCPAâs â40 for 40â bursary program: Tomy Stephan
In February BC Care Providers Association announced the recipients of its â40 for 40â bursary program. As part of its 40th anniversary celebrations, BCCPA is providing all-expenses paid trips to its 2018 Annual Conference in Whistler to students enrolled in post-secondary programs in B.C. Leading up to the conference, BCCPA will be profiling the six […]
BCCPA announces “VISAN”âa new Vancouver Island Seniors Administrators Network
Each health region has its own dynamics based upon numerous factors, including geography, the local economy, and the availability of health care services. When opportunities to strengthen seniors care emerge, they are often best addressed through local collaboration. In the Fraser Health region, one successful example of this is the work being done through the […]
My motherâs end-of-life journey
By Michael Kary Of the over twenty op-eds I have written since working at BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) this is probably one of the more difficult to write. Difficult in the sense it involves a personal story that occurred recently in my life. Late last year, my beloved mother passed away a couple of […]
#CareToChat wrap up: Solving Seniors Isolation in B.C.
At BCCPAâs Care to Chat on March 2nd at the Terminal City Club, Vancouver, a panel of continuing care experts discussed how peer support, social productivity and a robust public awareness campaign may be the best strategies to address loneliness and isolation among seniors. At the event moderated by veteran journalist and News 1130 News […]
BCCPA seeking title sponsor for 2018-19 #CaretoChat season
BC Care Providers Association is seeking a Title Sponsor for our 2018-19 Care to Chat season. Please find the sponsorship package, the special request for sponsorship proposal, as well as the submission form here. Proposals are due Friday, June 8th, 2018 by 5:00 pm PDT. Care to Chat is a special speaker series hosted by […]
First set of SSQIP applications now under review
The first application period for the Seniors Safety and Quality Improvement Program (SSQIP) closed on February 28th, 2018, and all submitted applications are now under review. âApplications are currently under review for March, and letters of approval will be sent out between the end of March and the beginning of April,â says BCCPA Director of Programs […]
