#BCCPA2020: Seniors care and the COVID-19 pandemic: how the international community has responded
To date, most countries across the world have been affected to some degree by the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with workers, particularly hard hit are seniors — including those living in long term care where most seniors are already increasingly frail and often suffering from multiple chronic conditions. To protect such vulnerable populations jurisdictions in Canada […]
BCCPA/EngAge BC release Pandemic “2nd Wave” Recommendations
An anticipated second, possibly larger wave of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus may occur as early as the fall of 2020. While British Columbia is considered to have set itself apart from other jurisdictions in the effectiveness of its response to the spread of COVID-19, there are lessons we must take from our experiences to date in […]
SafeCare BC and Family Caregivers of BC launch safe visitation course
In response to changes announced last month by the Provincial Health Officer on visitation in long-term care and assisted living, SafeCare BC, in collaboration with Family Caregivers of British Columbia, has developed an online COVID-19 orientation for families and friends wanting to support loved ones in care. To address concerns of safety for residents and […]
Updates to EngAge BC’s COVID-19 Toolkit for Independent Living Operators
In efforts to ensure that EngAge BC members have access to the most recent information regarding COVID-19, updates have now been made to the COVID-19 Toolkit for Independent Living Operators. Revisions to the guide include information about safe visits, mental health resources, updated information regarding food service and hospitality, amongst other changes to reflect leading […]
BCCPA & EngAge BC Assisted Living Town Hall: Concerns, leading practices and learnings
BC Care Providers Association and EngAge BC will be holding a virtual town hall on July 30th from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. to seek assisted living members’ feedback on concerns, leading practices and the learnings you have taken away from the first wave of COVID-19. Please join us to share your thoughts and hear […]
BCCPA releases new Pandemic Timeline page to record critical responses to COVID-19
A new feature page launched on BC Care Providers Association’s website provides a record of key milestones affecting B.C.’s continuing care sector in the lead up to and during the global pandemic. While COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on many communities, seniors care providers in B.C.’s Lower Mainland have been hit hard with dozens of outbreaks […]
New updates to the Home Health COVID-19 Toolkit      Â
EngAge BC has made updates to the COVID-19: Toolkit for Home Health Operators, which was originally released in April. The guide offers leading practices, templates, and resources that can help you prepare for and respond to COVID-19. The new guide includes additions such as more mental health information, and links to the WorkSafeBC safety plan […]
Media wrap-up: B.C. eases visitor restrictions in long-term care
On Tuesday, B.C.’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix announced investments to support safe and appropriate visits in the province’s 680 long-term care and assisted living residences. Changes to the visitation policy presented by Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry follows an earlier public call by BC Care Providers Association (BCCPA) and EngAge BC to allow […]
New visitor policy accounts for needs of care providers, residents and family members
B.C.’s Minister of Health Adrian Dix announced new investments today to support safe and appropriate visits in the province’s 680 long-term care and assisted living residences. The new visitor policy eases earlier restrictions put in place to limit the spread of the coronavirus. The announcement follows an earlier public call by BC Care Providers Association […]
