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Motor vehicle incidents are among the leading causes of traumatic workplace injuries and fatalities in BC. The Safe Driving for Work Checklist has been developed to help employers and their workers take proactive steps to manage driving-related risks. This checklist serves as a practical guide to reinforce safe driving practices and is designed to be used before, during, and after each trip.
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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.
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Programs & Services

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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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Guidelines & Regulations

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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 […]
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 insurance premiums that are 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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Hawthorne Seniors Care Community - Celebrating the heart of our home

June 26, 2025

Today, on Support Services Appreciation Day, we take this opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make our home a clean, welcoming, nourishing and a safe place for our residents and tenants.
To our dedicated housekeeping and laundry team. You create an environment that is bright, fresh, and comforting. Your attention to detail, consistency, and pride in your work make a real difference every single day. Thank you for the care you put into every room, hallway, and corner of our home.


To our talented cooking and serving team. The meals, desserts & snacks you prepare are more than just nourishment – they are made with love and care. You create moments of joy and comfort for our residents and tenants; your work brings warmth to our dining rooms and enjoyment to those we serve.

To our skilled maintenance team. You play a vital role in keeping our building and equipment safe and in excellent working order. You respond promptly to requests from residents, tenants, and staff—always with kindness, compassion, and professionalism. Your dedication ensures that every task is completed thoroughly and that our equipment, the building and emergency systems run at peak performance.


To our entire support services team, your commitment is noticed. You are essential to the health, comfort, and happiness of our community. Today and every day, we see you, we value you, we appreciate you and we thank you.


With heartfelt appreciation,

Our Hawthorne Community

Submitted by Joanne Jasienczyk

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