Member Workshops Off To Right Start
The BC Care Providers Association is pleased to have piloted its first in-house workshop exclusive to BCCPA service provider members. The three-hour workshop titled, 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. It was the first workshop […]
Vancouver Sun Op-Ed: National Dementia Strategy Urgently Needed
Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose arrived in Banff on Wednesday for a two-day meeting with her provincial and territorial counterparts, including BC Health Minister Terry Lake. The ministers plan to discuss co-operation on some of the country’s most pressing health-care issues, with a national dementia strategy serving as a key topic. In response to this […]
Join Canada In Celebrating National Seniors Day
October 1 is National Seniors Day. Canadians across the country will proudly pay tribute to the seniors who have helped build our country and continue to make valuable contributions to Canadian communities, workplaces and society. National Seniors Day is an occasion for all Canadians to appreciate and celebrate seniors. Below you will find tips and […]
One Day Left To Register For Free Workshop
There is one day left to register for the free BCCPA workshop titled, Infection Prevention and Control:365 Days a Year, Back to Basics. Brought to you by Medical Pharmacies Group Limited, this workshop will offer participants in depth learning on communicable disease control within a community. If you work in the continuing care sector in BC, you will want to […]
Making News & Selling Out Workshops: SafeCare BC
CKNW Tackles Be Care Aware on The Air Just last week SafeCare BC held a public engagement contest in Robson Square titled, “The Risk Factor“. The challenge, part of the Be Care Aware campaign, featured a pseudo police officer, construction worker, and care aide while pedestrians attempted to determine which profession is most at risk of getting […]
BCCPA Board Member Makes Forty Under 40
Earlier this year, we were pleased to welcome Kristan Ash, Director of Home Health with We Care Home Health, as one of the newest members on the BCCPAÂ Board of Directors. Ash brings with her, a high level of expertise within the continuing care sector and a passion for the work she does. Just yesterday, it […]
Call for Member input to 2015 Budget Submission
The BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) has represented private and non-profit community care providers for over 30 years. We have over 130 residential care, home support and assisted living members across B.C. Members represent over one-third of all funded long term care beds in B.C. – caring for over 25,000 seniors annually and creating more […]
Langley Lodge Celebrates 40 Years of Seniors Care
Earlier this month, BCCPA Member Langley Lodge celebrated its 40th Anniversary of Seniors Care Services. The significant milestone was celebrated with an impressive list of invited guests, including founding members of the Langley Care Society (LCS), staff, volunteers, families of residents, donors, health authority representatives and civic officials. The residential care home operated by the […]
BCCPA Moves To New Location/ Office Closure
We are pleased to announce that construction on the new office space of the BC Care Providers Association is officially complete. As of Tuesday September 23, 2014 the BCCPA will be located in Metrotower I, Burnaby, BC. Please note that the office will be closed on Monday, September 22nd as we transition to our new […]
