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Midwifery News | June 2025
 
 
 

JUNE 2025

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Standards updates

Changes to Midwifery Scope and Model of Practice and Philosophy of Care

The BCCNM board rescinded the Midwifery Scope and Model of Practice and Philosophy of Care, and approved corresponding amendments to several standards and policies. Effective July 4, 2025.

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New standard replaces Policy on Registrants Infected with Blood Borne Pathogens

The BCCNM board rescinded the Policy on Registrants Infected with Blood-borne Pathogens and in its place approved the Preventing Transmission of Blood-borne Viruses practice standard. Effective July 4, 2025.

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Ensuring privacy and confidentiality in your practice

Midwives have a legal and ethical responsibility to safeguard personal and health information. BCCNM encourages midwives to review the requirements and ensure they and their practice are compliant.

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Recognizing National Indigenous History Month & Indigenous Peoples Day

June is National Indigenous History Month, and June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. These observances are an opportunity to celebrate and honour the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

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Join B.C.’s Emergency Health Provider Registry

The Ministry of Health encourages you to consider registering with the Emergency Health Provider Registry (EHPR) to support emergency response in B.C.

The EHPR is an online registry of health-care professionals who may be available to be deployed on short notice. It is an important part of B.C.’s plan to ensure the health system is prepared to care for people in B.C. through any emergency.

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Sharing draft standard feedback

In April, BCCNM surveyed midwives regarding the draft Consultation, Referral, and Transfer of Care practice standard. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share your thoughts and expertise on the draft. We are pleased to share what we learned.

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Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Tuesday, July 1. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2.
 

 

 

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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.

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