About us

During COVID, many family caregivers who participated in a family council, experienced their loved ones become collateral damage in the policy decision making without input from the very people these decisions affected.

We used social media to connect and discover Vancouver Island Association of Family Councils (VIAFC).  Vancouver Island already had formed an association of family councils. VIAFC educated family members on the purpose and positive benefits of independent family councils in long-term care homes.

Mission

To promote Independent Councils in long-term care homes across BC to support our member Regional Associations

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Vision

Quality of Life Person-Centered Care the lens through which all service delivery decisions are

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Beliefs

Our beliefs: We Believe that residents in long-term care are one of the most vulnerable groups in our society.

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Independent Family Council Structure

We PROMOTE Independent Family Councils (members are family members and other representatives who act on behalf of residents in long term care homes)

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Role of Regional Associations for Family Councils

In each health authority Independent Regional Associations of Family Councils exist to: Advocate on regional, systemic issues.

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What We Do

 

The Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) plays a significant role in the LTC sector.

Belonging to a council enables residents and families to become involved in decisions that affect residents’ care and quality of life at the local, regional, and provincial levels.

Each of our member “Regional Associations of Family Councils” and their experienced volunteers can assist LTC home operators and residents’ families & representatives to learn about, establish and maintain effective “Family Councils” in LTC homes throughout BC.

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