BCHR issues request for information (RFI) for counselling support services to support the HPOA Project
In 2022, the BC government introduced and passed new legislation: The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA). The provision for support programs and support workers for complainants is new under the HPOA. While some sections of the HPOA are in force to allow for the creation of the Office of the Superintendent of Health Profession and Occupation Oversight, the sections in HPOA related to support programs are not yet in force.
BCHR has established a project (the HPOA Project) to support a consistent transition from current legislation to the new HPOA for all colleges.
In support of this, BCHR has issued a request for information (RFI) related to counselling services to support the implementation of the support services program, a requirement of the HPOA. Support services are intended to provide funding for counselling to support persons filing a complaint with a regulatory college alleging a regulated health practitioner has committed an act of discrimination, sexual misconduct or sexual abuse.
The deadline for proposals is March 21, 2025, at 2pm (PST).
Download the REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR COUNSELLING SUPPORT SERVICES.