Year-End Message from the CEO
Dear Members, It’s been another incredible year at the BCCPA in 2015! We had a record turnout of almost 500 people at our Annual Conference in Whistler. We released what the Senior’s Advocate refers to as a “practical” and “innovative” policy paper which received widespread recognition. Who could forget our sold out Care to Chat […]
BCCPA Welcomes Two New Sponsors for 2016 Conference
The BC Care Providers Association is pleased to welcome two new sponsors for the Annual Conference May 29-31, 2016 in Whistler. SafeCare BC is the second Gold sponsor for the event. They are an industry funded, non-profit society working to ensure injury free, safe working conditions for long-term care  workers in B.C. SafeCare BC strives to be […]
CARF’s Consultative Approach to Continuing Care Accreditation
Accreditation provides a path to enhancing the quality of services in BC’s continuing care sector. By conducting a comprehensive self-evaluation, the accreditation process provides an organization with the opportunity to make improvements to business practices, care processes and service provision with the ultimate goal of enhancing the lives of the people they serve, staff and […]
Visit a Senior Receiving Care This Christmas – It’s the Best Gift You Can Give
-MEDIA RELEASE- SOCIAL ISOLATION CAN TRIGGER NEGATIVE HEALTH IMPACTS ON SENIORS This can truly be a hectic and crazy time for many people as they scurry around trying to locate those last minute gift items before Christmas. But for many seniors living in a care home or receiving care at home, this can be a […]
BCCPA Sees Strong Growth in Membership in 2015
In 2015 the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) has seen a steady growth in both service provider and commercial membership. “We are pleased to see ten new service provider and over a dozen new commercial members join the BCCPA in 2015,” says Hart Dashevsky, Director of Membership Services and Sponsorship. “Several of the service providers […]
Interior Health Provides Update on Wheelchair Policy Implementation
Last week the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority issued a memo outlining how they would support BCCPA members regarding the implementation of the new wheelchair entitlement policy which comes into effect on January 1st. To learn more about what VCH is proposing and willing to fund, click here. Now the Interior Health Authority has just issued […]
Interior Health Provides Update on Wheelchair Policy Implementation
Last week the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority issued a memo outlining how they would support BCCPA members regarding the implementation of the new wheelchair entitlement policy which comes into effect on January 1st. To learn more about what VCH is proposing and willing to fund, click here. Now the Interior Health Authority has just issued […]
Over 850 Attend SafeCare BC Workshops and Events in 2015
SafeCare BC is proud to announce that over 850 employer representatives, front-line workers and seniors care partners attended 25 SafeCare BC special events and workshops in 2015. “We are pleased to see that our workshops and events are being well-received by our members,” said SafeCare BC Executive Director David Hurford. “Our workshops allow continuing care managers and […]
CEO Announces Staff Changes at BC Care Providers Association
Daniel Fontaine, CEO for the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), announced earlier today a number of staffing changes that will take effect starting in 2016. “With our three year strategic plan coming to an end next year, the timing was right to make some changes to our staff complement as well as increase our capacity […]
