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Provincial government releases final recommendations for modernizing health profession regulatory framework
August 31, 2020
On August 27, 2020, Health Minister Adrian Dix announced the final recommendations in a report delivered by an all-party Steering Committee for changes to the province’s health profession regulatory system. The report, Recommendations to modernize the provincial health profession regulatory framework, has implications for all health profession regulatory colleges in BC. Summary of the recommendations: […]
Read MoreThree years in: A report on the achievements since signing the Declaration of Commitment to Cultural Safety and Humility
July 8, 2020
Three years in: A report on the achievements since signing the Declaration of Commitment to Cultural Safety and Humility, from BC Health Regulators. Now available on the College website.
Read MoreProviding In-person community care in British Columbia During COVID-19
May 16, 2020
Providing In-person community care in British Columbia During COVID-19
Read MoreCOVID-19: May 12th Update
May 12, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting state of emergency here in British Columbia has been a challenge for us all, and the disruption caused by this, is one we will all remember. Registrants have weathered the storm as best they could, and we recognize the eagerness to return to caring for British Columbians. We were all […]
Read More2019 Annual Report
May 7, 2020
The 2019 Annual Report & Audited Financial Statements is now available here.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Update From The Registrar
May 1, 2020
As we turn another calendar page, we realize that it has been a long time since we have been able to provide routine care to all our patients, who come into our practice for their eye care needs. This week, the provincial government extended the state of emergency, and we continue to provide urgent and […]
Read MoreCOVID-19: Important update from the Registrar
April 22, 2020
On March 23, 2020, Dr. Bonnie Henry, the Provincial Health Officer addressed all regulated health professionals in BC, regarding the provision of healthcare services. Healthcare professionals were asked to limit the delivery of in-person services in community settings, and this message remains current despite the recent mentioning of lifting some of these measures at a future date. […]
Read MoreImportant COVID-19 websites
April 7, 2020
The College is continuing to ensure all our registrants are provided with the most up-to-date information related to COVID-19. There are numerous sources for information; below are the key websites that registrants should look to for COVID-19 information. BCCDC: http://covid-19.bccdc.ca/ PHO: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/office-of-the-provincial-health-officer/current-health-topics/covid-19-novel-coronavirus BC Government News: https://news.gov.bc.ca/ Personal protective equipment (PPE) is now being managed by a provincial supply […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and Conjunctivitis
April 6, 2020
We hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and well. It has been a challenging several weeks for all. We applaud the efforts and changes you have all made, as we all must continue doing our valuable part, through this global pandemic. Please follow the link, as it contains important information […]
Read MoreNewly Announced Teleoptometry Fee Codes
April 2, 2020
Urgent COVID-19 Information for Optometrists – Teleoptometry Fee Codes EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY The Ministry of Health has established two new temporary fee items to enable registrants to provide virtual care through video conferencing during COVID-19. The temporary new codes are part of the overall plan to ensure optimal use of healthcare resources, and improve patient flow […]
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