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.
An online, self-paced course empowering healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families with accessible and practical, person-centred dementia education. Anytime. Anywhere.
Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
Amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR), Part 5: Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – Emergency Planning came into effect on February 3, 2025. Changes include additional requirements to minimize the risk, likelihood, and harm caused by an emergency involving hazardous substances. Hazardous substances include biological, chemical or physical hazards that may reasonably […]
Mainly intended for the healthcare industry, this book provides an overview of current knowledge on hazardous drugs, describes how to perform a risk assessment and gives examples of best practices for each stage of handling hazardous drugs.
Mainly intended for the health care industry, this book provides an overview of current knowledge on hazardous drugs, describes how to perform a risk assessment and gives examples of best practices for each stage of handling hazardous drugs.
We are pleased to announce that Northbridge Insurance is partnering with us to support our tenth annual Safety Den event, which is being held on May 25, 2026, at the BC Care Providers annual conference,...
Get caught up on Hearts and Hands 2025, explore new learning opportunities, and prepare for the winter season with this week’s Health and Safety Matters.
With three locations and over 550 passionate attendees, this year’s Hearts and Hands conference was more than an event—it was a movement. Let's take a look back at the 10th anniversary!
Engagement, Mental Health, Organizational culture, Other, Psychological social support, Recognition and reward, Self-care
This story is told from the perspective of Billie Askelend, Senior Executive Director at Nicola Lodge. No one expected a love story to begin at Nicola Lodge, least of all Roy. At eighty-nine, he had...
My name is Carol, and I have been crocheting for more than 50 years. I first picked it up when I was pregnant with my youngest daughter because I wanted to quit smoking and needed...
Whether you're a care worker, healthcare professional, or considering a career in long-term care or home care, understanding workplace safety is essential. The physical demands of these roles are real—and the statistics back that up....
Safety committee members, don't let the rest of the year go by without using your eight hours of annual training. Also in this issue: get a 50% discount on our Slips, Trips, and Falls online...
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