Op-Ed: Exploring the Role of Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners in Long-Term Care
In order to meet needs of a growing population, including seniors, the BC government needs to look at new care models including introduction of new health professionals. Michael Kary, Director of Policy and Research provides an overview of two such health professions – nurse practitioners and physician assistants – that could warrant further consideration in […]
Meet Your 2015/16 BCCPA Board of Directors Nominees
On May 25th, the BCCPA will be holding its Annual General Meeting(AGM) at the Chateau Fairmont Whistler starting at 4:40 pm. The AGM will take place during the 38th BCCPA Annual Conference. In addition to reports from Dave Cheperdak, President, Andre Van Ryk, Treasurer and CEO Daniel Fontaine, members will also be asked to elect […]
400+ Registered Delegates Sets New Attendance Record!
***Only 9 days left to register – deadline is May 13th*** Annual Conference Reaches Record Attendance The 38th BCCPA Annual Conference has just reached a record high number of delegate registrations. Over 400 BCCPA members and industry stakeholders are registered to attend the three day conference taking place in Whistler from May 24-26. Registration deadline […]
Special Bulletin: Members Asked to Complete Survey on New Wheelchair Policy
The BCCPA is asking its members to complete an important survey regarding a new proposed wheelchair policy developed by the Ministry of Health. The BC Ministry of Health recently announced it will be changing its policy on wheelchairs for residents in long-term care homes. In particular, the revised policy clarifies that residential care service providers […]
Can WorkSafeBC issue an order against a care home for not having ceiling lifts installed?
SafeCare BC has issued a member bulletin in response to recent WorkSafe BC inspections. Over the past week, SafeCare BC has fielded questions regarding orders being issued by WorkSafeBC enforcement officers citing lack of ceiling lifts in continuing care homes. This bulletin below is intended to provide clarity around the issue. *SafeCare BC (SCBC) is an […]
NAOSH Week Kicks Off May 4th
The North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week kicks off Monday, May 4th and the BC Care Providers Association along with SafeCare BC are encouraging all care providers to participate and promote healthy workplaces. Find out more about NAOSH week in a special post from SafeCare BC. *SafeCare BC (SCBC) is an industry funded, […]
Blue Ribbon Panel Provides In-Depth Poll Analysis
The BC Care Providers Association hosted a Care to Chat session Monday afternoon titled: Debunking the Myths and Misconceptions of B.C.’s Continuing Care Sector. The forum was based on information obtained through a province-wide poll conducted by Insights West on behalf of the BCCPA. The five-person panel of experts, including keynote speaker and Vice-President of Public […]
News 1130 Covers Poll Results
Most British Columbians want more health focus on long-term care: survey By ALISON BAILEY Posted Apr 27, 2015 9:53 am PDT Last Updated Apr 27, 2015 at 9:54 am PDT VANCOUVER (NEWS1130) – They’re the places we turn to in the event of sudden illness or injury. But is our health care system too focused on […]
Vancouver Sun: More seniors services needed in B.C.
More seniors services needed in B.C.: poll System too focused on acute care, say majority of survey respondents BY ROB SHAW, VANCOUVER SUN APRIL 26, 2015 VICTORIA — More than half of British Columbians think the health care system focuses too much on hospitals and emergency rooms and not enough on services like residential care homes, […]
