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Policies and Legislation

Find policies and legislation for health professionals in BC including physicians, nurses and other care providers.

Aboriginal Health: Information on Aboriginal health status and improvements
Assisted Living Registrar: Information on the registration of assisted living residences for seniors and people with disabilities
Community Care Facilities: Legislation, policy and guidelines to protect the health and safety of people cared for in licensed facilities
Emergency Medical Assistants Licensing Board: Policies and procedures, and handling of complaints about patient care issues
Health Protection: Includes environmental health protection, community care facilities, and emergency preparedness
Home and Community Care: Services include home care nursing, home support, rehabilitation, assisted living, residential care, palliative care and hospice care
Information and Privacy: Legislation and programs for the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy
Legislation and Professionals Regulation: Information on BC’s health care legislation and professional regulations
Library: Search the Health and Human Services Library for databases, journals and other resources
Mental Health and Addictions: Find legislation, policies and best practices on mental health and addictions
Public Health Act: Find information on British Columbia's new Public Health Act. This new Act provides the Minister, public health officials, regional health authorities, local governments, and others with important tools to promote and protect the health of the public.
Rural Health: Find policy and programs for improving access to health services in rural areas of BC
Tobacco Control Program: Tobacco laws and tools to prevent tobacco use, protect against second-hand smoke and help people quit smoking
Tobacco Laws: Tobacco laws and retailer tools to reduce tobacco use