November 2024

NOVEMBER 2024

Unshakeable confidence in nursing and midwifery care

Two new learning resources for midwives

Using AI in your practice

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, including in health care. Many of BCCNM’s standards are relevant to the use of AI in your practice. This new learning resource includes things to consider before using AI to maximize benefits, minimize risks, and ensure safe, ethical, and competent care.

Activities involving screening and diagnostic tests & imaging

The new Registered Midwives Screening and Diagnostic Tests & Imaging: Standards, Limits, and Conditions came into effect on Oct. 28. Wondering what that means for your practice? This new learning resource helps you understand the key changes.

Engagement opportunities: we want to hear from you!

Quality assurance survey

BCCNM is reviewing the Policy on Peer Case Review and we need input from midwives! This survey aims to capture your thoughts on the policy and your experience applying it to practice. Survey closes Nov. 15, 2024.

Take the survey

Engagement and insights page

BCCNM has launched an engagement and insights section on our website, where we’ll highlight upcoming opportunities and share our findings. Keep an eye out for new ways to get involved in the coming months.

Check your prescription pad supply: Order deadline is Dec. 16

Do you prescribe controlled drugs and substances? Please check your prescription pad supply to ensure you have enough pads to last until the new year. Pad orders will not be processed between Dec. 17, 2024, and Jan. 7, 2025. The deadline to submit an order before the break is Dec. 16, 2024.

Register for the AGM by Nov. 25

We did not receive any formal resolutions from the board or registrants. If you wish to ask a question to be addressed at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Nov. 27, please send it to board@bccnm.ca.

Seeking practising midwives to serve on a BCCNM committee

BCCNM is currently accepting applications for our Inquiry, Quality Assurance, Registration, and Professional Practice and Standards committees. One, two, or three-year terms begin March 1, 2025.

Submit your expression of interest by Nov. 15, 2024.