BC Care Providers Association

• As B.C. waitlist continues to grow, 240-bed long-term care home confirmed for Vancouver

  The 13-storey St. Vincent's Heather home in Vancouver is now in the procurement phase with construction expected to be completed by fall of 2028.

  Politics

  Mar 22, 2023
  
• British Columbia to update long-term care visitation rules Thursday

  In an interview Tuesday, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the province is reviewing the current policies and looking at ways to allow more visitors into care homes.

  Health

  Mar 8, 2022
  
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• B.C. aims to bring one social visitor per resident back to long-term care homes

  Once rapid antigen tests and additional support staff are available, Dr. Bonnie Henry said the province will allow one social visitor per resident to return.

  Health

  Jan 4, 2022
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• B.C. seniors need more protection as COVID-19 pandemic’s 2nd wave hits: report

  Key recommendations include the use of rapid testing protocols and clear guidelines on how essential family caregivers can stay safely connected to their loved ones.

  Health

  Nov 19, 2020
• Coronavirus: Survey launched regarding visiting restrictions at B.C. care homes

  "We really do need to find a way to try and reestablish safe contacts so people can have that connection back again."

  Health

  Aug 27, 2020
• ‘Stop buying masks!’: B.C. care providers say hoarding linked to coronavirus causing medical supply shortage

  Industry associations representing the province's seniors care providers are urging the public to stop hoarding critical medical supplies needed to care for the most vulnerable.

  News

  Mar 9, 2020
• B.C. Care Providers Associations files complaint over out-of-province work ‘restrictions’

  The BC Care Providers Association has filled a formal complaint against the B.C. government over rules they say are blocking out-of-province care aides from working in B.C.

  Health

  Jun 17, 2019
• Okanagan care home offers free program to deal with severe care aide shortage

  It’s being called an emergency by the B.C. Care Providers Association (BCCPA) -- the severe shortage of care aides in the province.

  News

  May 15, 2019
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• Okanagan care homes demand action, declare emergency due to staffing shortages

  The association says wages aren’t the problem, but blames the recruitment woes on barriers for out-of-province care aides to get the proper approvals to work in B.C.

  Canada

  May 13, 2019
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• B.C. care providers call on province’s seniors’ advocate to step down over collusion allegations

  The BCCPA alleges Isobel Mackenzie collaborated with the Hospital Workers' Union on a report on the transferring of patients from home care to hospitals.

  Health

  Mar 21, 2019