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Leading from the Inside Out
Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
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The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 SafeCare BC levy, which is included in the premiums paid by our two member employer groups–those providing community health support services (classification unit 766006) and those in long-term care (classification unit 766011).
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The Province has introduced a new masking policy for all healthcare workers who provide direct care effective immediately. Staff Requirements Visitor Guidance With an increase in viral respiratory illnesses (VRI) across the province, the Ministry of Health has introduced new masking measures to help control the spread of these illnesses. It's important to remember that […]
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Changes to emergency planning for chemical and biological agents

January 24, 2024

Amendments to WorkSafeBC’s Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, Part 5: Chemical Agents and Biological Agents – Emergency Planning will be effective between May and June 2024.

Read a full summary of the changes. Highlights include:

  • The obligation to prepare an inventory of hazardous drugs was amended to “prepare and maintain” to ensure it is kept up to date.
  • Evaluation of Safety Data Sheets will be added to the risk assessment process.
  • Assigned roles and responsibilities will be required for emergency planning.

If you have questions about the requirements, contact Jennifer Derksen at JDerksen@SafeCareBC.ca or 604-630-5572 ext. 238.

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