Patient Safety First Town Hall
On November 1st, 2011, Patient Safety First BC held a virtual "town-hall" event to allow all stakeholders to raise their voice in regards to this initiative. This event was extremely successful at allowing individuals to express their views regarding a regulatory college for medical technologists in British Columbia. Questions, comments, concerns, objections and support were all fair game at this event, featuring our panel of association representatives.
For those that didn't get a chance to participate, the event recording is now available below. Video segments from the day will be released on an ongoing basis - check back often to view new segments. Click on the Playlist icon on the video window to access all video segments, or visit our YouTube channel.
Patient Safety First Town Hall - List of Questions
Opening Remarks
What has prevented a college?
What's in a name?
Why do clinics continue to hire unqualified techs?
Is employer-based education not enough?
What will be the cost to technologists?
Is the Minister aware that unqualified techs still practice?
How will techs fill CEU requirements?
How will the college integrate non-association members?
How will the college address internationally trained techs?
Who supports regulation?
What other efforts have been made?
What will a regulatory college cost?
Closing Remarks?