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February 2024


 
 
 

FEBRUARY 2024

Unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care
 
 
 

Honouring the legacy of Keegan Combes

BCCNM's commitment to helping dismantle and eradicate Indigenous-specific racism in health care influences everything we do. We have incorporated many of the specific recommendations from Remembering Keegan: a BC First Nations Case Study Reflection in our Redressing Harm plan. In undertaking this important work, we continue to be guided by Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous Peoples. And we are also guided by Keegan's truth and Case Study Reflection.

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Limit on prescribing of anabolic steroids rescinded

On Jan. 25, the BCCNM board amended the NP scope of practice to rescind the limit on prescribing anabolic steroids and their derivatives. Effective immediately.

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BCCNM board elects chair and vice chair

At the Jan. 25, 2024 board meeting, the board re-elected Tanya Momtazian, midwife, as Board Chair. Rick Turner, public member, was elected as Vice Chair. Each year, the board elects members for these one-year positions. Congratulations, Tanya and Rick!

B.C. updates access to life-saving medication for people at risk of toxic drug poisoning

B.C.’s provincial health officer recently released a report about the Prescribed Safer Supply program (prescribed alternatives). The province is reviewing the recommendations to determine next steps. And is taking immediate action in some areas.

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Inquiry, Discipline, and Monitoring updates

BCCNM publishes a variety of professional conduct notices on its website. These notices include consent agreements, Discipline Committee and Inquiry Committee notices, and Inquiry and Discipline hearing notices. While all of these notices are public information, only exceptional outcomes (i.e., Inquiry Committee order, Discipline order, hearing outcome) and circumstances (i.e., discipline hearing) are highlighted in registrant newsletters.

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Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Monday, Feb. 19 for Family Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
 
 
 

 

 

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