MISSION RECORD: Seniors Care Facility Questions Standards Report
The following article was published in the Mission Record on April 29. The article, written by reporter Dan Ferguson, features incoming BC Care Providers Association President Karen Baillie questioning the recent standards report from B.C.’s Seniors Advocate. +++ A recent report suggests most government-funded seniors residences aren’t meeting guidelines for minimum hours of care. The […]
Op-ed: Direct Care Hours
By Daniel Fontaine The recent release of the Office of the Seniors Advocate’s (OSA) Quick Facts Directory, along with the subsequent media attention, has highlighted a number of challenges facing residential care homes in British Columbia, focusing on the need for increased staffing levels for seniors in residential care.[i] As a result of the OSA […]
Rapidly Ageing Population Triggers Shortages of Care Aides
With a rapidly growing population and strengthening economy, the ability to attract qualified care aides to British Columbia has increasingly become a challenge. The problem is particularly acute for residential care operators in the Interior and Vancouver Island. For home support employers this is a province-wide issue with chronic shortages in the North. “We are […]
Op-ed: Addressing Health Human Resource Challenges in BC’s Continuing Care Sector
By Michael Kary One of the most pressing issues facing the continuing care sector is ensuring sufficient levels of health human resources (HHR) exist. As outlined in a recent editorial on the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) website, despite the fact there are more people over 65 years of age today in Canada than children […]
2016 BCCPA Golf Tournament to Be Held in Honour of Tom Frame
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) will be renaming the 2016 Annual Golf Tournament in honour of the late Tom Frame. A special motion was introduced by Conference Chair Aly Devji at the Board of Directors meeting last week and it received unanimous approval. The approved motion states: Be it resolved that the 2016 Annual […]
BCCPA Motion Chosen for Top 10 in Great Canadian HealthCare Debate
A motion submitted by the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) in January 2016 to the Great Canadian HealthCare Debate has been chosen as a top-10 finalist for the debate which takes place at the National Health Leadership Conference on June 6 and 7, 2016 in Ottawa. The current submission argues for the development of a National Seniors Health Promotion […]
Opening Conference Plenary Focuses on Quality and Excellence in Continuing Care
The opening plenary at the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) Annual Conference from May 29-31 will focus on quality and excellence in B.C.’s continuing care sector. The session titled: “Seeking the Holy Grail: The Pursuit of Quality and Excellence in B.C.’s Continuing Care Sector” will explore ways and best practices to improve quality and excellence […]
BCCPA Welcomes New Member – Strive Living Society in Coquitlam
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) welcomes its newest home care service provider member Strive Living Society. Strive Living Society’s roots date back to 1988 when a psychologist and social worker realized a vision to change the way society supported individuals with disabilities and health-related issues. Since then, Strive has grown into a multi-service, non-profit […]
JOB POSTING: Site Leader/Director of Care – New Horizons
Lead a care home team that makes a difference in seniors’ lives. New Horizons, an innovative, accredited care home in Campbell River, B.C. seeks a compassionate and dynamic site leader. This resident-focused, 94-bed complex care home provides nursing care, hospitality services, and joy for frail and/or cognitively impaired elders under contract with Island Health. The […]
