In long-term care it is increasingly apparent that who is on shift is just as important as how many staff are on shift. Quality care is difficult to achieve when we do not routinely engage with one another in a positive, or civil, manner.
WorkSafeBC’s healthcare and social services planned inspection initiative focuses on high-risk activities in the workplace that lead to serious injuries and time-loss claims.
WorkSafeBC is releasing a discussion paper with proposed amendments to the Current Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual that guide wage rate decisions related to short-term and long-term disability compensation. Recommended amendments include: These changes may affect your claims costs. Click here to view the proposed changes and offer feedback to WorkSafeBC – The deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, […]
Are you passionate about making a difference? Join the SafeCare BC team and have a positive impact on healthcare workers across the province! SafeCare BC is a non-profit health and safety association for the continuing care sector in British Columbia. Our mandate is to reduce injuries among long-term care and home support workers by providing education, training, and resources across the province.
Join us in our mission to create a healthier and happier community! Together, we can make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.
We are an industry-funded, non-profit association working to ensure injury-free, safe working conditions for continuing care workers in BC. We strive to be the industry leader in advancing injury prevention and safety training for long-term care, home care, and support workers. Not only are we committed to improving the health and safety of healthcare workers, but we have the same commitment to our team.
The Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Coach will lead SafeCare BC’s mental health and wellbeing strategy, which aligns with its strategic plan.
We strive to empower those working in the continuing care sector to create safer, healthier workplaces by fostering a culture of safety through evidence-based education, leadership, and collaboration.
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