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.
- 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
- BCHR observes National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 21, 2021 September 30, 2021 will mark Canada’s first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation “to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and to honour those who were lost and the survivors, families and communities who continue to grieve.” Read more
- We’re seeking members for a new BCHR Indigenous Student Advisory Group September 19, 2021 If you are an Indigenous student interested in working towards creating more culturally safe experiences and supportive health care environments for Indigenous Peoples, we welcome your interest. Read more
- BCHR Statement on COVID-19 Misinformation September 9, 2021 BCHR and our member colleges share serious concerns about how the spread of misinformation by some regulated health professionals about COVID-19 and vaccination may jeopardize the safety of patients and the public. Read more
- BCHR is developing an Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility Education Toolkit July 13, 2021 This new resource will help member colleges to develop and implement a mandatory Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility (ICS&H) education framework for regulated health professionals. Read more
- Important to register with Get Vaccinated to complete COVID-19 immunization May 25, 2021 Everyone eligible for immunization needs to register with provincial Get Vaccinated system to ensure they receive both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, including registrants who received their first dose via health authority invitation. 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.