One week left until Care to Debate submissions close!
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) is hosting its first ever Care to Debate at this year’sĀ 40th Anniversary annual conference on May 30th at Fairmont Chateau Whistler. The objective of this event is to select the number one motion regarding how to improve seniors care in B.C. or Canada. BCCPA is calling for debate submissions on […]
Happy #InternationalWomensDay to BC’s frontline care workers!
BCCPA/SCBC Staff L-R:Ā Saleema Dhalla, Cathy Szmaus, Jennifer Lyle, Therese Guieb, Lily Nguyen, Lara Croll, Diana Lim, Hanna Nickel International Womenās Day marks an important celebration that recognizes the achievements of women all over the globe. This celebration aims to continue to drive change for women and encourages a more gender inclusive world. On behalf of […]
April Care to Chat: where will we find tomorrow’s care workers?
How can weĀ ensureĀ that there will be sufficient levels of care available to meet the needs of an aging population, now and in the future? The next event in ourĀ Care to Chat speakers seriesĀ brings togetherĀ a panel that will focus on identifying how we can better recruit, train and retain workersĀ in the continuing care sector. The panel […]
BCCPA calls for member profiles in renewed Antipsychotics Best Practice Guide
As part of its continued efforts to support quality improvement in the continuing care sector, the BCCPA intends to release a 2017 update of its Antipsychotics Best Practice Guide. The updated antipsychotics best practice guide will include a literature review, an overview of best and emerging practices from across Canada and internationally, as well as […]
Solution to Overcrowded Emergency Rooms is Better Access to Community Care
Seniors & their families deserve care in the community ā not a stretcher in a hospital hallway (Burnaby, B.C.) March 5, 2017: Resolving the issue of overcrowded hospital emergency rooms in BC means making an important change in our approach says Daniel Fontaine, CEO for the BC Care Providers Association.Ā With a rapidly aging population, […]
CEO Blog: Here is a better solution to crowded emergency rooms in B.C.
By Daniel Fontaine For the better part of three decades I’ve watched the same story about overcrowded emergency wards hit the headlines, often in the weeks just before an election. As with just about everyone else, I thought the answer lay in the creation of even more hospital beds. Pouring tens or hundreds of millions […]
New website aims to educate seniors on avoiding online fraud
This report from CBC Saskatchewan we thought would be of interest to our readers. A senior care organization is trying to help stop Canadian seniors from becoming online fraud statistics. Home Instead Senior Care in Saskatoon has partnered with Public Safety Canada to create a website that seniors can use to learn about staying safe […]
Care to Debate Submissions Now Extended to March 17th!
“What’s your strategy Ā for improving seniors care in Canada?” This is the question that will be askedĀ at the first everĀ Care to DebateĀ event, which is being held at this year’sĀ 40th Anniversary annual conferenceĀ in Whistler, BC. When it comes to finding solutions to improve and innovate in the long-term care sector, there are plenty of compelling ideas […]
What’s your safety idea? 2017 ‘Safety Den’ call for participants
Think you’ve got the best idea for keeping care workers safe in the workplace? Willing to pitch your idea in front of a tough, but fairĀ panel of judges ā in return for a big prize and bragging rights? Then we have an event for you. The 2nd Annual Safety Den sponsored by SafeCare BC is […]
