WorkSafeBC to Host Workshop on Bill 9 and 35 at Conference
WorkSafeBC is hosting a workshop at the 2016 BCCPA Annual Conference from May 29-31 in Whistler which will analyze the Workers Compensation Amendment Act (Bill 35) and the changes made to it under Bill 9. The workshop, titled: ‘WorkSafeBC Bill 9 & 35 – What do they mean for employers and workers in health care‘, will […]
Three Special Resolutions Will Be Debated at 2016 AGM
BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) members will have the opportunity to vote on three special resolutions at the upcoming Annual General Meeting which coincides with the final day of the BCCPA Annual Conference on May 31 at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Resort. The resolutions, which were approved by the BCCPA Board of Directors in January, focus on the […]
BCCPA Welcomes New Commercial Member – Stenberg College
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) would like to extend a warm welcome to our newest commercial member – Stenberg College in Surrey. “With an excellent reputation amongst health care and human service professionals, Stenberg is pleased to be a commercial member of the leading industry association for B.C.’s long term care sector,” says Stenberg College’s Marketing and Public […]
SafeCare BC to Host Safety Innovation Competition at Conference
As part of a 10-week safe resident handling awareness campaign, SafeCare BC is inviting members, front-line staff, managers, engineers, students and others to launch a competition for long-term care staff and stakeholders to design innovative new safety ideas that will improve senior care, promote safe resident handling and reduce workplace injuries. The finale of this competition will […]
The Globe and Mail: We Need a Support Strategy for Seniors
The Globe and Mail published a column earlier this week where health reporter and columnist AndrĂ© Picard outlines why Canada needs a support strategy for seniors – regardless of location. +++ We need a support strategy for seniors – regardless of location ANDRÉ PICARD Kathy Tetlock’s mom, June, is 83, and in the early stages of […]
Seniors’ Services in B.C. to Be Discussed at Ministry of Health Workshop
The Ministry of Health is hosting a workshop at the 2016 BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) Annual Conference from May 29-31 in Whistler, B.C. titled: ‘Seniors’ Services in B.C. – a model of care.’ This workshop, facilitated by the Ministry of Health’s Executive Director for Seniors’ Services Sharon Stewart, will feature an interactive discussion on governments […]
Final Reminder: Early-Bird Deadline for Conference Registration March 31
The early-bird deadline for registration for the 2016 BCCPA Annual Conference is Thursday, March 31. Make sure you register now to take advantage of these rates while you can! Speaker sessions are filling up quickly, so reserve your spot now. PLEASE NOTE: Special room rates are available for BCCPA Conference attendees when booking at the […]
Care to Chat to Focus on Health Human Resource Issues in Continuing Care
The final Care to Chat event of the season entitled “Is there a doctor in the home? Dealing with HHR issues in BC’s continuing care sector” will take place at the 2016 BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) Annual Conference from May 29-31 in Whistler, B.C. This edition of the popular speaker series will explore issues […]
BCCPA Encouraged by Federal Health Investments in Seniors and Commitment to New Health Accord
On March 22nd the federal Liberal government released their first budget since last year’s election. While the budget included significant funding for areas such as infrastructure and Indigenous Peoples, which are positive developments, there were few large investments related to health or more specifically seniors care.  In particular, there was no mention of funding to […]
