2nd Annual Minister of Health Lunch
The 2nd Annual Minister of Health Lunch was a huge success. The BCCPA sold over 170 tickets for this event that was attended by just over 370 people from across the sector and the business community. Following opening remarks from sponsors and the co-hosts, Minister Lake took to the podium to deliver his keynote address […]
Second season of Care to Chat begins
The 2nd Season of Care to Chat is about to get underway. Join Robin Gill, weekend anchor for Global National, as we discuss the important topic of workplace safety in BC’s care homes. The event is taking place on Thursday, November 13th at the Terminal City Club in Vancouver and will feature a wide range […]
Past and Upcoming Events
The BCCPA is very pleased to be piloting a series of new workshops intended for our members-only. The first of these workshops took place on October 1st. The workshop Infection Prevention and Control: 365 Days a Year, Back to Basics was led by Cynthia Arseneau, Manager of Clinical Education Programs at Medical Pharmacies Group Limited. […]
Health Minister Responds To Seniors Advocate Report
Earlier this morning, BC Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie held a press conference for the release of her office’s first official report. Health Minister Terry Lake put out the following response less than an hour later. +++ VICTORIA – Health Minister Terry Lake issued the following statement in response to the Office of the Seniors Advocate report […]
BCCPA Responds to BC Seniors Advocate Report
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) expresses its support for the BC Office of the Seniors Advocate (OSA) report (Report) released earlier today entitled The Journey Begins Together, We Can Do Better. This is the first Report released by OSA since the appointment of Isobel MacKenzie in March 2014 as BC’s first Seniors Advocate. As outlined […]
Vancouver Sun Op-Ed: Who is Taking Care of Those Who Care for Our Seniors?
The Vancouver Sun published the following opinion piece by Jennifer Lyle, Executive Director of SafeCare BC. In the article, Lyle explores the question, “Who is taking care of those who care for our seniors?” Read the Op-Ed below, or visit the SafeCare BC Website. +++ Opinion: Who is taking care of those who care […]
SafeCare BC Training Workshops
SafeCare BC Training & Education Established in 2013, SafeCare BC (SCBC) is an industry funded, non-profit society working to ensure injury free, safe working conditions for continuing care workers in BC. SafeCare strives to be the industry leader in advancing injury prevention and safety training for continuing care workers. They are committed to improving health […]
Minister Outlines Future Vision of BC’s Seniors Care
Minister of Health, the Hon. Terry Lake, addressed the seniors care sector last week at a sold out luncheon co-organized by the BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA), the BC Seniors Living Association (BCSLA), the Denominational Health Association (DHA), and the BC Non-Profit Housing Association (BCNPHA). The event was the second Annual Health Minister’s Luncheon jointly held by the organizations. Among the […]
New Sector Specific Crisis Communications Manual
The BC Care Providers Association is pleased to provide our members with a new sector specific Crisis Communication Manual. Crises by their very nature are unexpected events, especially in health care where the well-being and, and in some cases, the lives of people are on the line. Though each crisis has its own unique characteristics, […]
