The Documentation Standard serves as a practical reference for frontline staff in completing patient care records. While it outlines key legal and organizational requirements, its primary focus is on the practical application of these standards. This document establishes the minimum expectations for the quality, accuracy, and completeness of patient documentation.
Land acknowledgement
BCEHS recognizes this document was authored on the unceded, traditional, and ancestral lands of the K’ómox First Nation. Specifically, on the territories of the ɬaʔamɩn gɩǰɛ (Tla’amin) Nation, Homalco First Nation, We Wai Kai Nation, Liǧʷiłdax̌ʷ People, and Wei Wai Kum First Nation. This document was edited on multiple ancestral lands in what is colonially known as British Columbia. We would like to acknowledge, respect, and uplift the diverse histories and cultures of First Nations Peoples.
BCEHS is committed to reconciliation and decolonization, providing services with cultural humility and building stronger relationships with Indigenous communities. Knowledge Keeper Shane Pointe, Siem Te'ta-in, has gifted six Coast Salish teachings to our organization to guide us as we build a culturally safe and inclusive workplace that is free of Indigenous-specific racism and racism overall. We encourage you to get to know these Teachings and reflect on your personal commitment to these Teachings.
Thee eat “Truth”
Eyhh slaxin “Good Medicine”
Nuts a maht “We are one”
Whax hooks in shqwalowin “Open your hearts and your minds”
Kwum kwum stun shqwalowin “Make up your mind to be strong”
Tee ma thit “Do your best”