Family Council
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY COUNCIL PORTAL
Family Council is an independent and voluntary body composed of family members, caregiver friends, and legal representatives of residents. Our primary focus is to advocate for the delivery of quality resident and family centered care.
Family Council Terms of Reference
Family Council Code of Conduct
Connect with us: lb.familycouncil@gmail.com
Thank you to everyone who attended our March 2024 Family Council Meeting!
Our Next get together will be a casual “Meet n Greet” (see invitation attached)
You are invited:
Date: Sunday, April 14
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
Place: The Boardroom (Straight ahead inside the front door)
SAVE THE DATE!
– Take a break and enjoy something to eat
– Come and mingle with others who have lived experience with their loved ones and friends at Louis Brier
– Meet the Family Council Executive
– Have your questions answered
– Have a chance to win a gift card
Documents attached:
Telephone Directory for Families
LBHH Organizational Chart
March 21 2024 Minutes
Invitation to our April Meet n Greet
Invitation to the VCAFC Lunch and Learn April 9
Family Council encourages sharing of our collective experiences. Many well-thought-out ideas and solutions emerge. In turn, we are able to bring these suggestions to Senior Leadership for their consideration.
“Peer Support Corner”
Dying with Dignity Canada Series*:
Metro Vancouver Chapter: https://www.dyingwithdignity.ca/about-us/local-chapters/vancouver-local-chapter/
1. Advance Care Planning in LTC webinar held on February 28th
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5v3h2mFYGI
Resources: https://fco.ngo/resources/february-28-2024-advance-care-planning-in-long-term-care-webinar-slides
Slides: https://fco.ngo/resources/february-28-2024-advance-care-planning-in-long-term-care-webinar-slides
2. End-of-Life Options in LTC webinar held on March 6th
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gyE_VriCYw0
Resources: https://fco.ngo/resources/march-6-2024-discussing-end-of-life-options-in-long-term-care-resource-list
3. Medical Assistance in Dying webinar held on March 13th
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysOP4mwS3ac
Resources: https://fco.ngo/resources/march-13-2024-discussing-medical-assistance-in-dying-in-ltc-resource-list
* This series may have specific reference to information only applicable in Ontario but, for the most part the definitions and information is Canada wide
Please share a resource that has helped you: lb.familycouncil@gmail.com
Continue your advocacy and support for improved long-term care in BC:
Get to know your regional association of family councils: Vancouver Coastal Association of Family Councils (VCAFC)
https://www.facebook.com/VCAFC Email: vcafc.regional@gmail.com
Get to know your provincial association of family councils:
Independent Long-Term Care Councils Association BC (ILTCCABC) https://iltccabc.ca/
Consider volunteering to support the movement for improvement in long-term care across BC.
We look forward to seeing you IN PERSON Sunday, April 14, 4-6 PM
Family Council Executive
Lisa Dawson, Co-Chair
Fran Harrison, Co-Chair
Cassandra Siebel, Co-Chair
Evan Sahmet, Vice Co-Chair
Rahim Meghji, Treasurer
RESOURCES:
Family Council Terms of References and Supporting Documents
Recreation Calendar
Family Council Minutes
References
2023
- Meet the Team
- Admission Task Force Report
- January Executive Update
- Contact Directory (February 2023)
- Mapping the Journey Presentation (April 2023)
- LBHH Contact List for Families: “Who Do I Ask?”
- July Executive Update
- Family Council Handout from July 20th Meeting (Karen Tyrell and Dementia Solutions)
- LBHH Contact List for Families: “Who Do I Ask?” (September 2023)
- Name Badge and Title Key (September 2023)
- DRAFT REVISED Family Council Terms of Reference (September 2023)
- DRAFT REVISED Family Council Code of Conduct (September 2023)
- Louis Brier Admission Checklist (September 2023)
- Louis Brier Family Council News (November 2023)
- LBHH Telephone Directory for Families Updated (December 2023)
2022
- “Making the most of your visit with those who have dementia”
- Executive Update form the November 16 Family Council Meeting which was held in camera
- Summary of the changes in Regulations to long term care as it affects family councils
- LBHH Complaints Process Brochure
- Poster and link to the December 6th Dementia Care – “Making the most of your visit with those who have dementia”
- The recording of the Nov.23 Introduction to and chat with WestCana FoodServices at Louis Bier
- Conversation with Dina Schweber – October
- FC October 2022 Executive Update
- FC July 2022 Executive Update
- FC April 2022 Executive Update
- Family Council Resident Advocacy Minutes
- VCH Outbreak Notice
- Letter to Families with Companions
- Committee List
- LTC Pandemic Response Policy Recommendations
- (VIDEO) COVID-19 pandemic in Louis Brier: A Knowledge Exchange Event with Staff, Residents & their Families
- Passage of Life: Louis Brier Home and Hospital End of Life Handbook
- Family Council Executive Update Summary February 2022
- Family Council
- 10 Tips for Effective Communication with the Louis Brier Care Team
- 10 Tips for Effective Communication with the Louis Brier Care Team
- Family Council Campaign Statement
- Extraordinary Food Meeting May 13, 2022
- RASC Code of Conduct
- RASC Terms of Reference
For the Louis Brier Family Council References Archive: