The Home Care and Community Health Support Pocketbook was created to bring awareness to several health and safety issues faced in home and community care.
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, […]
If you’ve ever felt like you’re spinning your wheels and making no progress, you’re far from alone. In fact, this year, a surprising 44% of Canadians reported feeling just as stuck. (2024, par. 2) This originates from a 'fixed' mindset, a belief that our abilities and intelligence are permanent and can't be further developed. It’s […]
Find out how Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) affect caregiving work. Share experiences and learn how our identities affect caregivers’ and patients’ experiences in healthcare settings. How can we make our services more accessible to diverse populations? How does social identity affect aging? What simple things can we do to improve our workplace for clients […]
What is it? International Self-Care Day, which lands on July 24, is an opportunity to reflect on how you care for yourself and prioritize your well-being. It is a chance to pause, think about what truly makes you feel your best, and commit to incorporating important pieces of self-care into your daily routine. We often […]
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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