#BCCPA2020: Canada and COVID-19: What went right, what went wrong, and what next?
While Canada compared to other countries such as the United States, Italy or the United Kingdom has been largely more successful in reducing the overall number of COVID-19 cases world-wide, it has among the highest percentage of deaths in long term care. In Canada, for example, over two-thirds of COVID-19 deaths have occurred in long […]
Conversations That Matter: Interview with Acting CEO Mike Klassen
What have we learned from the “first wave” of the SARS-CoV-2 global pandemic when it comes to seniors care that will help us do a better job during the anticipated future wave? This conversation is happening broadly, including among providers of long-term care, assisted living, home health and independent living here in B.C. Through an […]
Temporary Pandemic Pay: understanding who gets it who doesn’t
Of the many issues that have arisen since a global pandemic was declared last March, the way we recognize the dedication and commitment of front-line workers has been beset by inconsistent approaches right across the country. In those early days of the current global health crisis, BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC were championing […]
Laura Tamblyn Watts to discuss family visits at the #BCCPA2020 Conference
On March 16, 2020, Minister of Health Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced that the province was moving to restrict visits in seniors’ care homes to essential visits. This decision was made to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in long-term care homes and assisted living residences, where residents are most vulnerable […]
PPE still a concern in continuing care
82% of continuing care organizations report concern about their ability to obtain adequate personal protective equipment over the winter months. On Tuesday, SafeCare BC surveyed its members on PPE supply. With 286 responses, continuing care organizations show that while the current supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) has improved from the critical shortages experienced in the […]
#BCCPA2020 Conference: How to lead with compassion in times of crisis
“Be kind, be calm and be safe.” These words have become a familiar mantra to most British Columbians over the past several months, the comforting catchphrase of B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. With a global pandemic unfolding across the world, many have wondered what contributed to B.C.’s success in the early months of […]
Join Bill Baker for his #BCCPA2020 Conference Keynote: Storytelling to Engage, Persuade and Inspire
COVID-19 has presented a whole new array of challenges to those providing seniors living and well options around the world. In the coming months and years, we can expect even more, from lower public confidence in our sector to lower financial ability of people to take part in it. New challenges require new approaches: changes […]
Care providers to families: Thank you for your patience
On June 30th, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix announced that in-person visits in the province’s long-term care and assisted living residences would be allowed to restart, and that the government was providing $160 million in funding to care homes so they can hire enough employees to manage visits and ensure that safety protocols are followed. […]
Care providers thank Clorox Canada for donations of cleaning products
Clorox Canada has donated cleaning products to members of BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC, as part of a program to recognize the efforts of frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19. With assistance from Iron Mountain Canada Corp., donations will be sent to 164 members in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver […]
