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Engagement & insights


​Engaging with our registrants, the public, and other key partners is essential for our decision-making processes.  Our engagement activities are intended to foster me​​aningful dialogue, collaboration, and partnership with registrants, the public, and interest groups to contribute to inclusive, responsive, and relevant governance.​

BCCNM uses a range of engagement methods and tools—such as surveys, focus groups, online forums, social media, and community events—to reach different audiences and facilitate participation.  As part of our engagement program, we respect the privacy and confidentiality of individuals' personal information collected during engagement activities by​​ adhering to relevant laws, regulations, and best practices for data protection and security.​​​

Current engagement activites

We're se​​eking feedback on proposed changes to midwifery standar​​​ds

If you're a midwife, other health care professional, public member or system partner and would like to provide input on either of these topics,  please email policysurvey@bccnm.ca by March 20, 2025.​

Background​

The Midwifery Scope and Model of Practice and Philosophy of Care were established in the late 1990s and adopted by BCCNM in 2021. Preliminary findings indicate​​ these documents are at risk of not accurately reflecting current practice and are repetitive of other expectations in more current standards. Midwifery models and philosophies are also held by the Midwives Association of BC, Association of Ontario Midwives, Canadian Association of Midwives (2015), and the International Confederation of Midwives (2024)

The Indications standard was established in 1997, revised in 2020, and adopted by BCCNM in 202​​​1. A standard on consultation and transfer of care will still be required, however, the current standard does not accurately reflect current practice, contains a non-exhaustive list of clinical conditions that is out of date and potentially poses risks, and contains outdated terminology/concepts. 

​​​Registrant survey on delegating to unregulated care providers​ 

​​​​Scope of practice learning​ resources​

  • ​Survey on scope o​f practice learning resources​​

Upcoming​​

  • NP Scope-ordering blood products
  • ​Nursing (LPN, RN, RPN, NP) survey on the revision of standards: Documentation, Privacy & Confidentiality, and Consent
  • Public Engagement Survey on Health-care Experiences Related to Privacy and Confidentiality, Consent and Documentation​
  • Public survey on patient experiences of receiving care from unregulated care providers​

This list is continually evolving as we gather input on topics that matter to nurses and midwives. Be sure to check back regularly! ​​​

Insights

Upcoming changes to LPN, RN, and RPN scope of practice documents

​Draft standards for advanced activities for LPNs, RNs, and RPNs​

RN and RPN screening and diagnostic testing & imagi​​ng

Homebirth practices​

​Indige​nous Cultural Safety, Cu​ltural Humility and Anti-Racism​ pra​ctice standard ​

​Ge​​​​t i​​nvolved

Particip​ate in BCCNM's research activities

If you haven't yet sig​ned up to participate in BCCNM research activities and/or third-party search activities, sign into your account to change your settings on the Stay Connected panel. Research activities include surveys, focus groups, pilot studies, advisory panels, etc. Sign up»

Consider joining a BCCNM com​​mittee

Committees play an important role in BCCNM’s work. They typically comprise both members of the public and registrants​. We're always accepting applications from nurses, midwives, and members of​​ the public.  Learn more»​​​​

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