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As the number of H1N1 cases continues to climb across the province, it is critical healthcare workers conduct their own point-of- care risk assessment on patients, and are encouraged to wear a fit-tested N-95 respirator while providing care to suspected or confirmed influenza patients.

Island Health has now changed the name of its controversial staffing model, but BCNU can find no evidence of any significant fixes to the problems with CDMR (Care Delivery Model Redesign) in recent announcements.

The BC Nurse's Union has obtained an internal survey of nurses at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, conducted by Island Health.

BCNU critical of Island Health for proceeding with risky scheme to replace professional nurses with care aides lured from long-term care sector

On December 30, 2013, a letter was mailed to all members explaining the Pharmacare tie-in arbitration award. In the letter, we explained the steps you must take if you are having problems with your drug coverage and would like assistance.

Nomination papers for BCNU provincial and regional executive positions must be submitted by 5:00 PM, PST January 20, 2014

The BC Nurses' Union is opposed to BC Health Authorities' request to WorkSafeBC for permission to reduce N95 respirator fit testing to once every two years.

A recent arbitration ruling in response to a policy grievance filed by the Health Sciences Association of BC has made it mandatory for healthcare workers to be vaccinated against influenza or wear a mask as of December 1, 2013.

BCNU President Debra McPherson says uncertainty continues

BC Nurses' Union says mental health facility was understaffed