The Role of Regional Associations of Family Councils | Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC

In each health authority Independent Regional Associations of Family Councils exist to:

Advocate on regional, systemic issues.
Promote awareness of the benefits of Family Councils.
Provide support and advice to existing or emerging councils.
Promote understanding and awareness of the Residential Care Regulations, Community Care and Assisted Living Act, Home and Community Care Policy Manual and other relevant statutes, regulations, policies and practices

Providing guidance to start a council.
Providing mentoring, support, tools and resources.
Assisting with troubleshooting at it relates to specific issues.
Local councils may also bring issues to regional councils to determine whether issues are site specific in nature, or regional in nature.
If the latter, they can address regional concerns with the local Health Authority.

presenting at a town hall where invited residents, their families and representatives attend to learn about their opportunity to form a resident and/or family council.
informing residents and families about the regulations that pertain to the operations of councils in long term care homes and the importance and benefits of forming a council.
facilitating a Q & A after the presentation and offering to work with residents and families who are interested in taking the next steps to establish a council.