Opportunity for OT- Ministry of Health RFP: Operational Review of Community Care Facilities Licensing

The Ministry of Health (Ministry) is seeking proposals from qualified Proponents to conduct an independent review of the licensing and enforcement system for residential facilities to identify what changes are needed to ensure consistent standards of care are met across the province. Community Care Facilities (CCF) are licensed under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act (CCALA) and the Hospital Act to provide residential care to adults and seniors. The Ministry has overall stewardship responsibility for the licensing program, which is delivered by regional Health Authorities. The Director of Licensing is designated by the Minister of Health, and the Assistant Deputy Minister of the Health Authorities Divisions is the Director of Licensing. The licensing program within the Health Authorities Division key functions ensures that appropriate legislation, regulations and policy are provided to health authorities to guide implementation and promote the health, safety and dignity of adults and seniors in licensed residential care facilities. The legislation that applies to residential community care facilities is the CCALA, and the Residential Care Regulation. In addition, some facilities that provide residential care are licensed or regulated under the Hospital Act and the Hospital Act Regulation. These facilities typically provide care to an elderly population with complex care needs, and are known as Private Hospitals and Extended Care Facilities. Additionally, these facilities have to ensure compliance with other legislative and regulatory requirements including the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act. In addition to meeting legislative and regulatory requirements, all facilities that are subsidized by government have to also comply with policy established by the appropriate program area or organization. The primary organizations that establish program standards for adult and seniors residential care are the health authorities. Specific programs include Home, Community and Integrated Care (HCIC) and Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU). All proposals should clearly demonstrate how the mandate of the Ministry will continue to be fulfilled. Conducting this operational review is an opportunity to review and enhance the licensing system for adult and seniors residential care and to improve the quality of care. The intent of the review is to generate insightful and proactive solutions that have positive impact and emphasize what is best for persons in care and their families. RFP close date:   February 12, 2012 More information about this opportunity can be found at the BC Bid website.