1 Canada’s First Community Care Licensing Officer Training Program: Protecting those in Care 38 th BCCPA Annual Conference May 25, 2015

Objectives of Session Provide context to the implementation of residential care regulations in BC. Address how compliance with the regulations support the work of BC Care Providers. Raise awareness of new online training program that supports the promotion of the health, safety and dignity of those in care. 2

Context In BC Licensing Officers carry out inspections of a broad range of facilities under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act The CCALA governs both publicly subsidized and private pay facilities Seniors residential care is increasingly providing care to a very frail and complex mix of clients 3

Opportunities for change 1997 review of Community Care Licensing in BC recommended province-wide Licensing Officer training New Act was implemented in 2004, following extensive consultation Ombudsperson Report on Seniors Care recommended province-wide Licensing Officer training 4

Residential Care Regulations in BC ▀ When the CCALA was introduced a commitment was made to also review the regulations (then called the Adult Care Regulation) ▀ Following extensive inter-ministry consultation as well as consultation with stakeholders, the regulations were updated in 2009 ▀ The renewed Residential Care Regulation now also governs child/youth residential care (formerly in Child Care Licensing Regulation) 5

Residential Care Case Study – Use of Restraints Definition of restraint Legislation – use of restraints Types of restraints Alternatives to the use of restraints Impacts and risks of using restraints 6

Residential Care – Use of Restraints Discussion What are your organization’s policies with respect to use of restraints? What are the roles and responsibilities of the Provider (under the legislation)? Considerations used by Licensing Officers in assessing the use of restraints in licensed care facilities 7

Canada’s First Community Care Licensing Officer Training Program: Protecting those in care The Program

Justice Institute of British Columbia Our vision – Safer communities and a more just society. Our mission – Developing dynamic justice and public safety professionals through exceptional applied education, training, and research Our Programs Our Students

The Program:  Credential Awarded: Advanced Specialty Certificate in Community Care Licensing  Program Length: 30 credits (10 courses)  Accessible: Anywhere, Anytime, Any place – Online program  Instructor facilitated courses CCLO Program Framework

CCLO Program Structure Courses  Administrative Law  Vulnerable Populations in Licensed Care Facilities  Ethics in Licensing Practice  Lifespan Development  Collaborative Conflict Resolution  Human Relations  Inspection, Compliance, and Enforcement  Investigations  Professional Accountability in Licensing  Capstone Project in Licensing Practice / Practice Education Delivery: Flexible  Facilitated online learning  3 start dates per year: September, January, May  Program completion:  Full time (3 course per semester) – 15 months  Part-time (1 – 2 courses per semester) – 5 years (maximum)

Your Professional Development Register for individual courses September – December 2015  Administrative Law  Vulnerable Populations in Licensed Care Facilities  Ethics In Licensed Care January – April 2016  Lifespan Development  Collaborative Conflict Resolution  Human Relations 12

Your Investment in your professional development Course costs  Approx. $625/course + course material  Bursaries available up to August 2016 Time  5 – 7 hours per week for 12 weeks

Interested in learning more? Contact us Deborah Richards, BA, M.Ed. Program Director School of Health, Community & Social Justice Tel: Nathan Wright Program Manager School of Health, Community and Social Justice Tel: Justice Institute of British Columbia 715 McBride Boulevard, New Westminster, BC V3L 5T4 JIBC | Canada’s Leading Public Safety Educator |

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