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.
October is here, which means we need to prepare for the challenges that come with the colder months. Also happening this month is Hearts and Hands—have you bought your ticket yet?
Discover practical tips to strengthen workplace culture, support mental health, and make everyday life a little easier. In this issue: how to build belonging at work, simple meal-planning strategies, big member savings on Mental Health...
Why do inspections make a difference? Workplace inspections are one of the easiest and most effective ways to keep people safe. They help find hazards before anyone gets hurt, start open conversations about safety, and...
WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
It’s a sweltering July afternoon in Kamloops during a record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures climb above 40°C, air conditioners struggle to keep up, and staff in a long-term care facility move quickly to help residents stay cool....
In this week's Health and Safety Matters, we're offering not one, but two online infection prevention courses at a 50% discount. Our new handwashing poster will help reinforce proper techniques. And health and safety committee...
Communicable disease, Infection Prevention and Control
Fall is just around the corner—and so is respiratory illness season. In this edition of Health and Safety Matters, find out how you can keep yourself and your community safe.
In this issue of Health and Safety Matters, discover how to create a workplace where people feel safe, supported, and ready to thrive. From hands-on training like Mental Health First Aid Standard, to practical tools,...
In this edition of the Leaders Corner, discover how you can create a psychologically healthy and safe workplace with the Workplace Wellness Toolkit. Discover the impact of Hearts and Hands. Register for a free dementia...
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