News
The latest information about BCHR activities, news items from health regulatory colleges, and updates on the evolving system of health profession regulation in British Columbia.
- Names Proposed for New Multi-Profession Colleges December 1, 2023 The Ministry of Health has posted proposed regulatory amendments to reflect the proposed names for two new multi-profession colleges in British Columbia. Read more
- Repeal of public health order requiring all health profession regulatory colleges to record vaccination status of registrants July 19, 2023 BC health profession regulatory colleges are no longer required to collect the vaccination status of registrants after July 14, 2023. Read more
- Provincial government passes new health legislation November 28, 2022 Bill 36 – 2022: Health Professions and Occupations Act has completed the legislative process to become an Act. Read more
- Regulatory colleges adopt Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility and Anti-Racism Practice Standard for health professionals November 3, 2022 More than 28,000 B.C. health professionals can now reference clear expectations to eliminate Indigenous-specific racism and foster culturally safe care in their practice in a new Indigenous Cultural Safety, Humility and Anti-racism Standard of Practice, thanks to a joint initiative between 11 BC health profession regulatory colleges. Read more
- PHO provides updates on COVID-19 orders affecting regulated health professionals September 21, 2022 The BC Provincial Health Officer has advised that she has decided to continue not requiring health care professionals in private practice to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Read more
- Dental colleges amalgamate to create the BC College of Oral Health Professionals September 12, 2022 As of September 1, 2022, the BC College of Oral Health Professionals (BCCOHP) is now serving as the regulator for 16,000 oral health professionals in BC, including certified dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental therapists, dental technicians, dentists and denturists. Read more
- PHO posts letter on IPC guidance for health professionals April 20, 2022 British Columbia’s Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has now publicly posted Mask Use and Infection Prevention & Control Guidance for Health Professionals. Read more
- New public health order requires all health profession regulatory colleges to record vaccination status of registrants March 8, 2022 A new Order of the Provincial Health Officer (PHO) has been issued “to prevent or reduce the risk of the transmission of infection with SARS-CoV-2 by health professionals.” Read more
- Black History Month Provides Opportunities for Learning About Black Canadians and Anti-Racism February 11, 2022 BCHR recognizes Black History Month in Canada, which honours and celebrates the achievements and contributions that Black people have made and continue to make within Canadian history, culture, and society. Read more
- New PHO order expands COVID-19 vaccination mandate for health professionals October 19, 2021 The order provides detail about vaccination and reporting requirements for health professionals who are impacted. To continue working, individuals must have had at least their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine by October 26. Read more
Events
BCHR manages a number of educational events to increase regulation-related knowledge and skills among the staffs and boards of health regulatory colleges.
There are no events scheduled at this time.