RESIDENT AND FAMILY COUNCILS ACCORDING TO THE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
A Resident and/or Family Council is a group of persons who either live in a long-term care (LTC) home, their families, and/or the residents’ representative, who meet regularly to maintain and enhance the quality of life of residents in LTC. Councils exist to engage the resident community and to improve the experiences of all residents, by providing their insights and advice and represent the collective interests of residents.
Types of Councils allowed to operate within a LTC home in BC
- Some care homes may have only a family council OR a resident council.
- Some may have BOTH a family council and a resident council.
- Smaller care homes may decide to have a combined resident and family council.