Join BCCPA’s Lunch and Learn for a practical discussion on implementing U-First!® dementia training in long-term care, with insights from Elim Village, Broadmead Care, and the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon.

About the Panel Discussion:

What does it take to successfully implement and sustain dementia education in long-term care? Join educators from Elim Village, Broadmead Care, and the Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon for a practical discussion on implementing U-First!® dementia training in long-term care.

Hear how Elim Village and Broadmead Care introduced U-First!®, supported staff uptake and sustained learning across their teams. The webinar will include a brief overview of the program and recent updates, followed by reflections on implementation, lessons learned and considerations for other long-term care homes.

Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and ask questions about sustaining workplace learning and advancing person-centred dementia care. This webinar is ideal for long-term care leaders seeking strategies to support staff education while funding is available.

Panelists:

• Amrit Gill, Education Coordinator, Elim Village
• Julie Markovic, RAI & Education Coordinator, Broadmead Care
• Debbie Pigeon, RAI & Education Coordinator, Broadmead Care
• Sarah Eveneshen, Manager, Healthcare Provider Education, Alzheimer Society of BC and Yukon
• Simran Pachar, Policy Analyst & Coordinator, BC Care Providers Association (moderator)
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Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar

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Join the team from Good Samaritian Society team for a discussion on how they have implemented Reconciliation iniatives within its organization and its long-term care sites.

About the Panel Discussion

What does it take to successfully implement, support and advance the goals of Reconciliation within an organization?

The panel will share the strategies and impact of the aggressive path Good Samaritan has taken towards Reconciliation. As well as, how the work they have done translates to being prepared for the new Accreditation Canada Anti-Racism standards.

Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas and ask questions about the implementation and impact of Reconciliation strategies, as well as the new Accreditation Canada Anti-Racism standards. This webinar is beneficial for long-term care leaders seeking strategies to support Reconciliation within their organizations and sites.

Panelists

• Dr. Katherine Chubbs, CEO
• Cheryl Sarazin, VP and Chief Quality Officer
• Matthew Joy, Director of Mission, Ethics, Research
• Trevor J Phillips, Indigenous Advisor and Cultural Support

Event details:
Date: Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:20 PM
Location: Zoom Webinar

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Join us for a Lunch & Learn with Ajit Johal for an informative session focused on vaccines, the operational use of High Dose Flu Vaccines alongside of publicly funded doses, and how they can help protect seniors, staff, and caregivers in preparation for the upcoming respiratory season.

This session is sponsored by Sanofi.

About the Webinar

Another fall respiratory season is upon us. Join vaccine expert and clinical pharmacist Ajit Johal for a timely update on the 2026–2027 influenza and COVID-19 landscape in British Columbia.

This practical session will review the latest disease trends, recommended vaccines for older adults, and how to navigate vaccine access, equipping seniors and those who support them with the information needed to stay protected this respiratory season.

Event details:
Date: September 29, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Location: Zoom webinar

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About the Presenter

Ajit Johal is a Canadian pharmacist and global health practitioner focused on strengthening immunization systems through scalable, community-based delivery models. As Founder and Clinical Director of Immunize.io, he leads implementation-driven initiatives that integrate vaccination into primary care, pharmacies, workplaces, and other community settings. His work emphasizes health workforce optimization, particularly the role of pharmacists, to improve equitable access and increase life-course immunization coverage globally.