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Missed the Quality Forum? Read the abstracts and presentations

The 10th annual Quality Forum was a busy time for the BCCPC team, which gave eight on-demand and live presentations. They covered our newly developed, evidence-based resources for everyone – health care providers, community-based organizations, individuals, and families. Want an overview of what was presented? Read the abstracts and presentations: "Cultural & linguistic adaptation of [...]

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Advance Care Planning Cultural Adaptations project – Spreading the model

As the Advance Care Planning Cultural Adaptations project, funded by Health Canada, enters its final weeks, one of the satisfying benefits of the project is taking what has been learned, including the new training and materials that have been developed, and sharing them broadly among the non-profit community. With materials and methods culturally adapted

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Feedback opportunity: inviting members of the public to comment

In the words of Bill Gates, “We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” With an eye to improving and validating some of the materials we’ve created as part of our Advance Care Planning cultural adaptation project, we’re seeking members of the public to comment and give feedback. If your

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It’s time to talk about Advance Care Planning (and time to start planning for ACP Day 2021!)

When only 1 in 3 British Columbians has heard of Advance Care Planning – a process that can have a positive impact on outcomes, quality of life and satisfaction with care received – it’s time to start talking. Mark your calendars: Advance Care Planning Day is April 16, and this year’s theme is It’s time

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Ready for membership: Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association

The new Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association (CPCNA) is up and running and ready for members. The association, which launched last month, is dedicated to improving palliative care across Canada through nursing education, advocacy, collaborative partnerships and research. Sign up today! As a member, you’ll have an unmatched opportunity for professional growth with exclusive CPCNA

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Grief support programs: Teaming up to achieve more

COVID has dramatically changed how people grieve the loss of a loved one. Families are struggling with grief alone because of social distancing measures and visitation policies. As part of its ‘Supporting our Communities in the time of COVID-19’ program, BCCPC partnered with the End of Life Doula Association of Canada in June 2020 to

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Survey on Advance Care Planning in Primary Care

Are you a Primary Care Provider and interested in Advance Care Planning (ACP)? Are you having ACP discussions with your patients or would you like to have them? We would greatly appreciate your participation in this study addressing issues around Advance Care Planning in primary care. We define Advance Care Planning (ACP) as a communication

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Dementia project update: implementation phase

The Advance Care Planning for People Living with Dementia project has had some exciting progress through the end of 2020, and more to look forward to in 2021. The implementation phase is underway, and 10 community sites from across the province have confirmed their participation in the implementation and evaluation of the dementia-tailored Advance Care

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Culturally adapted Advance Care Planning information sessions for Chinese and South Asian communities

Is your community organization interested in delivering Advance Care Planning sessions for people with a South Asian or Chinese background? By delivering the sessions, more people in your community will have access to credible Advance Care Planning information and resources. We’ll provide training and a full toolkit of everything you’ll need to host

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Breaking news: Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association launches in January 2021

Palliative care nursing in Canada has a new champion. Launching this month, the newly formed Canadian Palliative Care Nursing Association (CPCNA) is dedicated to improving palliative care across Canada through nursing education, advocacy, collaborative partnerships and research. Our Director of Strategic Initiatives, Kathleen Yue, has served on the inaugural board with other leaders and educators

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