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August 2023


 
 
 

AUGUST 2023

Unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care
 
 
 

Explore the immunization resources

Questions about immunizations? Looking for guidance on administering the flu shot? Check out our learning resources and FAQs.

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Vaccination reporting to BCCNM ends

On July 14, 2023, the Provincial Health Officer repealed the order requiring health profession regulatory colleges to record the vaccination status of their registrants. This change was effective immediately.

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Join a BCCNM committee

We especially encourage applications from:

  • Black, Indigenous, people of colour
  • the 2SLGBTQIA+ community
  • individuals with lived experience of physical, cognitive, or mental health conditions
  • internationally educated registrants

Deadline to apply is Sept. 22, 2023. Terms begin Feb. 1, 2024.

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Have you joined B.C.'s Emergency Health Provider Registry? 

Our province is experiencing an increased risk of wildfires and heat-related events this summer. And the Ministry of Health is looking for your help. If you would be willing and able to support an emergency response in B.C., consider joining the registry. You'll be part of B.C.’s plan to ensure the health care system is prepared to care for British Columbians through any emergency.

Please read the letter from Mark Armitage, Associate Deputy Minister, to learn more.

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PRIME enrolment ending August 31

All nurses who access PharmaNet to deliver patient care, or who ask a unit clerk or MOA to access PharmaNet on their behalf, must enrol in PRIME. The final deadline to enrol is August 31, 2023; if you have not submitted an enrolment by this time your access may be impacted.

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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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UPCOMING HEARINGS
 

Office closed

BCCNM's office will be closed on Monday, Aug. 7 for B.C. Day. We will reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 8.

 
 
 

 

 

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