A Remarkable Milestone for Family Councils in Long-Term Care Homes
Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association of BC (ILTCCABC) is a “Provincial Association of Family Councils” representing the important collective voice of residents, their families, and residents’ representatives.
Formally established in 2010, Vancouver Island Association of Family Councils (VIAFC) represents independent family councils from long-term care homes located within the Island Health region.
We are organized into two groups: South Vancouver Island (and Gulf Islands) and North Vancouver Island.
What We Do
VIAFC advocates for quality care and quality of life for all residents in long-term care.
VIAFC guides and supports existing family councils in governance: to be self-led, self-directed and democratic; working respectfully and collaboratively with the senior leadership team on issues directly
What is a Family Council
According to the Ministry of Health, a family council is a group of people who are the contact persons, representatives or relatives of a resident, and who meet regularly to maintain and enhance the quality of life of residents in Long-Term Care.Family Councils are intended to be
News
- Reducing medications in long-term care to meet life’s changesby ILTCCABC on February 5, 2025 at 8:39 pm
- Huge Congratulations to Lisa Dawson – 2024 Family Champion Award Winner!by ILTCCABC on January 22, 2025 at 7:58 am
- Supporting someone with dementia living in long-term careby ILTCCABC on January 6, 2025 at 10:31 pm
- SEASONS GREETINGSby ILTCCABC on December 16, 2024 at 11:26 am
- The Effectiveness of Resident and Family Councils UBC Research Project was Presented at Putting Patients First Annual Conference 2024by ILTCCABC on December 12, 2024 at 7:08 am