WorkSafe BC Proposes New Changes To Safety Policy
Upcoming Changes to WorkSafeBC’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy Regarding High Risk Violations. What else will change? WorkSafeBC is exploring changes to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Policy D12-196-2, which sets out how WorkSafeBC determines whether or not a violation is “high risk”. Typically, “high risk” is regarded as a circumstance that involves a high […]
New Recommended Policy on Care Aide Registry
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) has drafted a new policy backgrounder with proposed recommendations dealing with the Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry on the subject of Employer Notification. The template policy provides care homes with suggested procedures on how to ensure care aides  remain actively on the register. This is particularly important for care aides working […]
New Recommended Policy on Care Aide Registry
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) has issued a new policy backgrounder with proposed recommendations dealing with the Care Aide and Community Health Worker Registry on the subject of Employer Notification. BCCPA members can review the new policy backgrounder, using the link at the bottom of this page or by clicking here. The template policy provides care homes with suggested procedures on how […]
Thanksgiving Office Closure
Please note that the BCCPA office will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2014 for the Thanksgiving Day long weekend. Our office will resume normal operation on Tuesday morning. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Warm wishes, BC Care Providers Association
Provincial Health Officer Lends Support To F.L.U.E. Campaign
Along with the fall rain and gloomier days comes an increased risk of those living and/or working in care homes contracting influenza. For the second year in a row, an industry campaign titled F.L.U.E., which stands for Friends/Family Lather Upon Entry, will promoted through BC Care Provider (BCCPA) members across the province. BCCPA members are […]
Health Minister Looks Forward To Sold Out Luncheon
The BC Care Providers is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Minister of Health’s Luncheon being held on October 16th is now sold out. The Hon. Terry Lake will be joining over 350 representatives from the continuing care sector and business community to provide his vision for the future of BC’s continuing care sector. […]
Labour Law Workshop Sells Out
The BCCPA is pleased to announce the sellout of its second member exclusive workshop. The informative session titled, Labour Law for Care Home Operations, will offer service providers key tips for staying up to date on the latest legal developments as well as strategies to effectively manage their workforce. The workshop is brought to you […]
CALTC Supports Need For National Dementia Strategy
Earlier this week Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose and her provincial and territorial counterparts gathered to discuss co-operation on some of the country’s most pressing health-care issues. A key priority of the meeting was to discuss the impact of dementia in Canada. Coming out of the meeting was the important decision to develop a National […]
New Prescription Renewal Protocols Being Implemented
Dear BCCPA members: The BC Pharmacy Association has issued a new standard renewal of prescription process for patients in residential care homes. The amended protocol stems from discussion with the Ministry of Health. It states that pharmacists need to be able to advise physicians in ample time for them to review and renew patient medications […]
