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SEPTEMBER 2024

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Observing National Day for Truth & Reconciliation

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. BCCNM reaffirms our commitment to honour Indigenous Peoples and their healing journeys. We pledge to continue taking action to dismantle Indigenous-specific racism in the health-care system.

Visit our website for resources to support you in your own learning journey and in your practice. Keep an eye out for phase II of our learning series From Awareness to Action which will be published later this month.
 

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Revisions to home birth standards now in effect

Previous home birth standards have now been rescinded. A new standard—Home and Community Birth: Standards, Limits, and Conditions—has replaced them. Two guidelines were also rescinded, and corresponding revisions made to the RM Standards of Practice. Effective Aug. 27, 2024.

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Transitioning to the Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA)

The Health Professions and Occupations Act (HPOA) received Royal Assent in 2022, and will replace the current Health Professions Act. Some sections of the HPOA are already in force. BCCNM has been working with the Ministry of Health, other health regulators, and key partners to plan for this transition. Continue reading for an update on the work completed so far, and what lies ahead.

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Planned BCCNM system downtime: Sept. 14-16

On Sept. 14-16, BCCNM systems will be unavailable due to scheduled upgrades and maintenance. During this time, applicants and registrants will be unable to:

  • Log into their BCCNM account
  • Create or submit applications
  • Make payments
  • Order controlled prescription pads (registrants only)

We encourage you to complete any tasks required before Sept. 13.

 

Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Monday, Sept. 30. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1.

 

 

 

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We acknowledge the rights and title of the First Nations on whose collective unceded territories encompass the land base colonially known as British Columbia. We give specific thanks to the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ speaking peoples the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh-ulh Sníchim speaking Peoples the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), on whose unceded territories BCCNM’s office is located. We also give thanks for the medicines of these territories and recognize that laws, governance, and health systems tied to these lands and waters have existed here for over 9000 years.

We also acknowledge the unique and distinct rights, including rights to health and wellness, of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples from elsewhere in Canada who now live in British Columbia. As leaders in the settler health system, we acknowledge our responsibilities to these rights under international, national, and provincial law.​