Comments on: Nurses Are Essential if B.C. Hopes to "Get it Right for Seniors", by Jennifer Baumbusch RN https://www.nnpbc.com/nurses-are-essential-if-b-c-hopes-to-get-it-right-for-seniors/ Wed, 18 Feb 2026 19:14:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.5 By: Marc https://www.nnpbc.com/nurses-are-essential-if-b-c-hopes-to-get-it-right-for-seniors/#comment-37105 Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:59:48 +0000 https://www.nnpbc.com/blog/?p=265#comment-37105 Thank you for this Jennifer. I've been a passionate advocate for seniors care and I think your blog really helps to highlight the issues and what the role of nurses should be.

]]> By: Alison Phinney https://www.nnpbc.com/nurses-are-essential-if-b-c-hopes-to-get-it-right-for-seniors/#comment-37104 Fri, 25 May 2012 22:27:45 +0000 https://www.nnpbc.com/blog/?p=265#comment-37104 Thank you for unpacking this important document for us! There is so much that needs to change, and when I hear talk about the need for “improvements and innovations in Seniors Care at all levels” I can’t help but think about the amazing leadership opportunities that are in front of us. Starting in my own workplace, I want to ask “What kinds of improvement and innovations in education will allow nurses to take up these opportunities?”

]]> By: Maureen Shaw https://www.nnpbc.com/nurses-are-essential-if-b-c-hopes-to-get-it-right-for-seniors/#comment-37103 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:42:23 +0000 https://www.nnpbc.com/blog/?p=265#comment-37103 BC nurses who work with seniors in a variety of settings will be pleased to see the Ombudsman's Report and the Ministry of Health's response. Respect, choice, dignity, support and independence for aging seniors are emphasized. In addition, the Ombudsman has highlighted more hidden concerns related to dementia and behavioral issues such as the use of restraints and psychoactive medications. While many issues are addressed in the Ministry's response, the impact of cohorting residents with behavioral concerns related to dementia with residents without cognitive impairment are not addressed. Nor is it clear how the Ministry will equalize the differences in services, standards, monitoring and fees between facilities regulated under the Hospital Act and those regulated under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. While it is heartening to learn that BC Senior's will soon have the highest minimal income in Canada, with the cost of living, their remaining income will not buy many ice cream cones.

This is the time for nurses to provide leadership in senior's health care and to advocate for the implementation of the Ombudsman's recommendations. Choice, respect and dignity are not optional at any age!

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