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Directing Residential Care Concerns to Health Authorities (view source)
Revision as of 17:26, 26 June 2014
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==The BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry== | ==The BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry== | ||
Under the Residential Care Regulations , operators have a responsibility to properly screen prospective employees (verifying their qualifications, character references, and conducting a criminal record check) before hiring, and to assure that people have the competence to carry out their defined duties. There is also an ongoing responsibility to monitor employees’ performance. | |||
In January of 2010, British Columbia became the first province in Canada to implement a registry for care aides and community health workers. The BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry was established to help improve the educational standards of care aides (“health care assistants” or “HCA”s) in the province. Strictly speaking it is not a problem solving resource for residents, families, or advocates; but it can and is used by care facility operators to address problems that arise. | In January of 2010, British Columbia became the first province in Canada to implement a registry for care aides and community health workers. The BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registry was established to help improve the educational standards of care aides (“health care assistants” or “HCA”s) in the province. Strictly speaking it is not a problem solving resource for residents, families, or advocates; but it can and is used by care facility operators to address problems that arise. | ||
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===The Process=== | ===The Process=== | ||
Operators will have their own internal process for responding to suspected or actual abuse or neglect of a resident. They also have specific reporting responsibilities to the Ministry of Health. | |||
Under the terms of its contract with the Ministry of Health or with a health authority, an employer who receives public funding is required to report to the Registry any employee who has been suspended or terminated for alleged abuse of a client, patient, or resident. This report must be made in writing within seven (7) calendar days of the employee being notified of the suspension. A copy of the report is sent to the union if the employee is represented by a union. The circumstances are investigated by the Registrar’s office. | Under the terms of its contract with the Ministry of Health or with a health authority, an employer who receives public funding is required to report to the Registry any employee who has been suspended or terminated for alleged abuse of a client, patient, or resident. This report must be made in writing within seven (7) calendar days of the employee being notified of the suspension. A copy of the report is sent to the union if the employee is represented by a union. The circumstances are investigated by the Registrar’s office. | ||