Lunch + Learn: Strategies for Reducing Labour, Staff Absenteeism, and Pathogens, Autonomously
Long-term care (LTC) homes are currently facing challenges in ensuring safe living environments and quality of care for senior residents. LTC homes are not only struggling with labour retention and staff absenteeism, but also with high rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs). Now more than ever, a safe living environment is key to the quality of […]
Employer Webinar: Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Date and Time: June 1, 2022 at 9 am PST Description: The federal employment ministry recently announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program that will ultimately increase the number of TFWs allowed into Canada, and streamline the application process for employers. Changes include increasing the cap on TFWs from 10% to 20% for all […]
Relaxing the restrictions: how do care providers support families through grief and loss?
BCCPA and several other groups have been calling for an end to restrictive policies around visitation in long-term care and assisted living now that the majority of residents and staff have been vaccinated, or can gain access to rapid testing. Earlier in March, the Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry stated that she would soon support […]
Communication webinar for health care and social sector professionals
Date and Time: March 26th, 10 am – 10:45 am PST Description: Good communication between health-care providers and family caregivers is an essential ingredient for an effective care team. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the different ways that health-care providers communicate. On March 26th from 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m., the Alzheimer Society of B.C. and […]
Chartwell Retirement Residences hosts virtual speaker series to support Canadian seniors and their families
Caregivers of an aging parent or senior spouse are experiencing unique challenges and a myriad of emotions during the pandemic. It is more important than ever to have accurate information and expert advice on the safety and security of living in a retirement home. “The challenges are immense for all of us who are going […]
