EquipCare BC (2023-2025) - Period 2 Application

EquipCare BC

Safety & Quality Improvement
You are about to begin your funding application for Period 2

If your home has both publicly funded assisted living units and long-term care beds at the same site, a single application can be submitted. Multiple sites for the same operator require separate applications.

You may save your work and continue later by pressing the 'Save' button at any time.

If you have any questions as you navigate the application process, please contact Snezana Ristovski, Director of Programs & Organizational Development: snezana@bccare.ca x 604.736.4233 ext. 244.

To begin, please fully read and accept the Terms & Conditions below.
Terms & Conditions:*

Applicant Information

Who is completing this EquipCare BC funding application?
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Role:*
(e.g., Operations Manager)
Email:*

Confirmation EmailEnter your email in both of the above boxes for verification purposes.
Phone:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Extension:
Enter phone extension #, if applicable.
Would you like to provide the information of a secondary contact assisting you with your application, will be providing the invoices and proofs of payment, or who the EquipCare BC team can communicate with in the event of your absence (Recommended):*

Yes, please!No, thank you
Please provide the contact information of the secondary or alternative representative assisting you with your EquipCare BC application (e.g., Finance department contact).
Name:*

First NameLast Name
Role:*
(e.g., Operations Manager)
Email:*

Confirmation EmailEnter your secondary contact's email in both of the above boxes for verification purposes.
Phone:*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Extension:
Enter phone extension #, if applicable.

Funding Application
Please follow the steps below to get started.

Click here for a complete list of items eligible for EquipCare BC funding.
Step 1: Calculate Your Up-To Eligibility

Note: Every cell above must have a numeric entry. Please enter "0" for any of the above categories that are not applicable to your home.
Eligible up-to funding for Seniors' Long-Term Care:
Eligible up-to funding for Seniors' Assisted Living:
TOTAL combined up-to eligible funding amount:
Note: Your total funding request should not exceed the up-to eligible funding amount. If it does, it will be considered a cost share. For more information, please refer to the EquipCare BC Program Guidelines and FAQs.
Before You Begin Step 2...

Please carefully review the information below.
For your reference, items in the table below are assigned a letter representing the corresponding funding category:

Safety

A = Infection Prevention & Outbreak Management
B = Medical, Screening & Vital Sign Devices
C = Mobility
D = Prevention or Urgent Response
E = Staff Training

Quality of Life

F = Air/Water Quality & Temperature Controls
G = Bathing
H = Communication
I = Environmental Cleaning
J = Food Services
K = Furniture & Accessories
L = Laundry
M = Physical Therapy
N = Sensory Therapy
O = Transportation

Note: If you are unsure which funding category an eligible item falls under, please refer to the EquipCare BC List of Eligible Items or scroll through the dropdown selections in the chart below.
Step 2: Submit Item Funding Request
Please begin entering details for your requested item(s) below.

Tip: If you submit items of larger amounts, it may save you time in submitting fewer invoices and receipts.

Funding Application:*

	Item Description	Quantity (Total Count)	Purchase Total ($)*	Requested Funding Amount*
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*Includes the cost of any shipping and taxes.

**Reminder: The per item Purchase Total cannot be less than the per item Requested Funding Amount. To avoid delays in your application processing, please ensure your per item Purchase Total either meets or exceeds the per item Requested Funding Amount.
Purchase(s) total:
Total requested funding amount:
Please check the box below to confirm:*

I attest that the funding requested is not being duplicated through warranties, programs, grants, subsidies, rebates or other financial resources.
Please upload any supporting documentation for your application***:

Tip: Press and hold the CTRL button to select multiple files.
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***Purchase/Sales Orders or Quotes: Not required but can help you in your estimates.

Invoices & Receipts: If attaching invoices, receipts, or proofs of payment, they cannot pre-date April 4th, 2024.

For more information on invoice and receipt requirements, please refer to the EquipCare BC Terms & Conditions regarding Availability & Release of Funds.

Licenses: Uploading a license will expedite the adjudcation process as the number of LTC beds and AL suites need to be validated for your up-to-eligible limit.
If you cannot find your request in the eligible list of items, please provide details separately in the box below for consideration:
Please identify how your requested items will assist your organization with meeting intended program outcomes. Be sure to include detailed item descriptions; including quantity in units, purchase amount and funding requested. The items may need to be vetted through the Advisory Committee which can extend the adjudication timeframe.
Additional Information (Optional)
If you have any additional information regarding your request, you can include details in the box below:
Example: You would like to provide more details for the need on any of the requested items and where other sources of funding are not available.

Quick Survey

We value your feedback.
Please rate your overall application experience:*
What would you like to see improved?*
Any additional feedback?
By clicking the submit button, you are certifying that all information contained in your EquipCare BC application is true and correct to the best of your knowledge, and that you are the person completing this application as an authorized representative on behalf of the organization.

By submitting, you also certify your application is solely for items where no other funding is being or will be received from other sources, as per EquipCare BC's Guiding Principle #3.
Should be Empty:

	Total # of LTC Units	# of LTC Units Currently Occupied
# Publicly Funded
# Private Pay

	Total # of AL Units	# of AL Units Currently Occupied
# Publicly Funded
# Private Pay

EquipCare BC

Eligibility Pre-Screen

Organization Information

Organizational Classifications

Applicant Information

Funding Application

Step 1: Calculate Your Up-To Eligibility

Before You Begin Step 2...

Step 2: Submit Item Funding Request

Additional Information (Optional)

Intended Outcomes

Quick Survey