Looking Forward

The Report covers the work of the Committee in regard to identifying potential strategies for maintaining the sustainability and quality of British Columbia’s health care system and was unanimously adopted by the Committee. [...] In addition to the powers previously conferred upon the Select Standing Committee on Health, the committee shall be empowered: a. to appoint of their number one or more subcommittees and to refer to such subcommittees any of the matters referred to the committee and to delegate to the subcommittee all or any of its powers except the power to report directly to the House; b. to sit during a period [...] The Committee’s original Terms of Reference tasked the Committee with outlining strategies to mitigate the impact of cost drivers on the sustainability and improvement of the health care system. [...] Committee Members recognized the efforts of communities to address these challenges, and expressed appreciation for the numerous suggestions and examples brought forward to develop and expand the health care workforce in rural, remote and isolated communities. [...] Recommendations The Committee recommends to the Legislative Assembly that the provincial government: 9. Incorporate rural practice and generalist models of care in education and training curriculums, and work with post-secondary institutions to increase the overall provision of education for doctors, nurses, allied health and other health care providers across the province, including increased sea