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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.
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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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Safety A-Z
Programs & Services

Programs and Services

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Leading from the Inside Out
Our Programs
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

Guidelines and Regulations

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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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Governance

Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Governance Committee
Finance and Audit Committee
Technical Advisory Committee
Front-line Communications Working Group

Board of Directors

Board Chair

CEO, Founder, and Lead Consultant
Chair
Michele Thomson, Buron Health Michele has been the VP of Operations at Buron Healthcare since January 2020. Throughout her 25-year nursing career, Michele has gained experience and expertise in various practice settings, including ICU, acute care, community nursing, end-of-life care, clinical workforce planning, change management and leadership development.

Board Treasurer

Chief Executive Officer
Secretary/Treasurer | Not-for-Profit Employer Representative
With over 25 years dedicated to senior living healthcare, Kathrin has found her life's passion in the rewarding journey of providing housing and care to older adults. After earning her Chartered Professional Accountant designation and a Master of Arts in Healthcare Leadership focused on person-centred care in long-term care settings, she honed her expertise to serve those in need better. Currently leading The Broadway Group as CEO, Kathrin is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and kindness among our staff and community members.

Professional Representative

Nursing Officer and VP Quality Assurance
Professional [medical/legal] Respresentative, Board Director
Sharon Cook is the Chief Nursing officer & Vice President of Quality Assurance at Park Place. Sharon has over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience in acute care, community care, mental health and substance use, and long-term care services. Sharon is a nurse by profession with a master’s degree in leadership.

Private Employee Representative

CEO, Founder, and Lead Consultant
Chair
Michele Thomson, Buron Health Michele has been the VP of Operations at Buron Healthcare since January 2020. Throughout her 25-year nursing career, Michele has gained experience and expertise in various practice settings, including ICU, acute care, community nursing, end-of-life care, clinical workforce planning, change management and leadership development.

Not-for-profit Employer Representative

Chief Executive Officer
Secretary/Treasurer | Not-for-Profit Employer Representative
With over 25 years dedicated to senior living healthcare, Kathrin has found her life's passion in the rewarding journey of providing housing and care to older adults. After earning her Chartered Professional Accountant designation and a Master of Arts in Healthcare Leadership focused on person-centred care in long-term care settings, she honed her expertise to serve those in need better. Currently leading The Broadway Group as CEO, Kathrin is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and kindness among our staff and community members.

Employee Representatives

Vice-President Health Services
Employee Rep - Union
BCGEU
Mahen has worked as a rehabilitation worker, vocational counsellor and health care worker. He believes that unions have an important role to play in translating the voices of workers into concrete actions that build better, safer working conditions and create a strong work-life balance.
Secretary-Business Manager
Employee Rep - Union

Lynn Bueckert is the Secretary Business Manager of the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) and an occupational health and safety leader. Lynn has been long-time advocate of worker health and wellbeing. Prior to joining the HEU, Lynn was the BC Federation of Labour’s director of occupational health and safety.

Industry Association Representatives

CEO
Hero Homecare
Danny Birch is the co-founder and co-CEO of Hero Home Care. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Victoria, specializing in entrepreneurship. As a serial entrepreneur, Danny has founded and operated businesses in various industries; however, the experience of his 93-year-old grandmother needing care at home ignited his passion for senior care, health and wellness.
Denominational Health Association
Robert Breen, CD, OSJ, MSc, ICD.D. Bob has over 50 years in healthcare leadership including roles as a hospital CEO, a regional Chief Operating Officer, President of western Canada’s largest community clinical laboratory, Chief Project Officer the BC Children’s and Women’s Redevelopment and CEO of a 275-bed faith-based campus of care for seniors.

At-large Directors

Owner
Ethan is the owner of Comfort Keepers Home Care which services the Lower Mainland as well as the Greater Victoria region. He started his career in Orthopaedics & Orthotics before joining his family-owned company, Comfort Keepers. Through his experiences at Comfort Keepers, he found his love of helping people who are in need. Ethan plays an integral role in establishing his company’s core values of honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect. These core values resonate in Ethan’s personal life as well as in the work he does. Ethan is on the Board of directors for Sources BC Society, as well as a Director on the Board of the Rotary Club of White Rock.
Occupational Health and Safety
Vice-Chair
Bayshore HealthCare
In Noreen’s 20 years’ experience in residential health care, her advocacy of Occupational Health and Safety emerged over the years as she saw firsthand the consequences of staff injuries. Obtaining her Occupational Health and Safety certification from BCIT and becoming a Canadian-certified safety professional, she continued her quest for injury prevention.
Personal Support Worker
Bayshore HealthCare
Healthcare Assistant
Menno Place
Tonya has worked as a healthcare assistant at Menno Hospital for almost 30 years. She has been actively involved in occupational health and safety, Health and Wellness Committees, and as an HEU Shop Steward at her workplace for most of those years.
Vice President, Operations
AgeCare
Dr. Khairun Jivani is a seasoned professional with boundless vision and diverse experience in the Canadian healthcare system. Before joining AgeCare, Dr. Jivani performed senior leadership roles that spanned public, private and non-profit sectors, leading complex operations with strategic, transformative, and service delivery initiatives.

Non-voting Members

Director, Human Resources
Human Resources Services Representative (non-voting)
Loren Tisdelle helps organizations thrive through their most important asset – PEOPLE! He applied for an undergraduate degree in psychology (SFU) with a Global Executive MBA in healthcare and the life sciences (Rotman/UofT) to generate practical and effective business strategies that motivate people, influence decision-making, and change behaviour. Loren is passionate about delivering creative solutions that positively impact workplace culture, safety and performance.
Manager, OHS Consultation & Education Services - Education/Health Care/Social Services
Chief Executive Officer
Terry trained and practiced as a veterinarian and taught animal health technology before entering public life as an elected representative. He served as councillor and then Mayor of the City of Kamloops and then was elected Member of the Legislature for the riding of Kamloops North Thompson in 2009.
Chief Operating Officer
Trillium Communities
A highly inspirational leader in the healthcare field, Kris has held senior management positions with some of Ontario’s leading healthcare providers. An effective communicator, Kris has an innate ability to connect with people from all constituencies with confidence and a natural warmth.
CEO
Saleema is deeply committed to creating safe workplaces, aligning her vision for SafeCare BC with her personal values. With a Master's in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene from UBC, she has spearheaded initiatives at provincial and national levels to enhance employee well-being and minimize workplace injuries.

Executive Committee

Chief Executive Officer
Secretary/Treasurer | Not-for-Profit Employer Representative
With over 25 years dedicated to senior living healthcare, Kathrin has found her life's passion in the rewarding journey of providing housing and care to older adults. After earning her Chartered Professional Accountant designation and a Master of Arts in Healthcare Leadership focused on person-centred care in long-term care settings, she honed her expertise to serve those in need better. Currently leading The Broadway Group as CEO, Kathrin is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and kindness among our staff and community members.
Occupational Health and Safety
Vice-Chair
Bayshore HealthCare
In Noreen’s 20 years’ experience in residential health care, her advocacy of Occupational Health and Safety emerged over the years as she saw firsthand the consequences of staff injuries. Obtaining her Occupational Health and Safety certification from BCIT and becoming a Canadian-certified safety professional, she continued her quest for injury prevention.
CEO, Founder, and Lead Consultant
Chair
Michele Thomson, Buron Health Michele has been the VP of Operations at Buron Healthcare since January 2020. Throughout her 25-year nursing career, Michele has gained experience and expertise in various practice settings, including ICU, acute care, community nursing, end-of-life care, clinical workforce planning, change management and leadership development.

Governance Committee

Owner
Ethan is the owner of Comfort Keepers Home Care which services the Lower Mainland as well as the Greater Victoria region. He started his career in Orthopaedics & Orthotics before joining his family-owned company, Comfort Keepers. Through his experiences at Comfort Keepers, he found his love of helping people who are in need. Ethan plays an integral role in establishing his company’s core values of honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect. These core values resonate in Ethan’s personal life as well as in the work he does. Ethan is on the Board of directors for Sources BC Society, as well as a Director on the Board of the Rotary Club of White Rock.
Occupational Health and Safety
Vice-Chair
Bayshore HealthCare
In Noreen’s 20 years’ experience in residential health care, her advocacy of Occupational Health and Safety emerged over the years as she saw firsthand the consequences of staff injuries. Obtaining her Occupational Health and Safety certification from BCIT and becoming a Canadian-certified safety professional, she continued her quest for injury prevention.
Nursing Officer and VP Quality Assurance
Professional [medical/legal] Respresentative, Board Director
Sharon Cook is the Chief Nursing officer & Vice President of Quality Assurance at Park Place. Sharon has over 30 years of healthcare leadership experience in acute care, community care, mental health and substance use, and long-term care services. Sharon is a nurse by profession with a master’s degree in leadership.
Secretary-Business Manager
Employee Rep - Union

Lynn Bueckert is the Secretary Business Manager of the Hospital Employees’ Union (HEU) and an occupational health and safety leader. Lynn has been long-time advocate of worker health and wellbeing. Prior to joining the HEU, Lynn was the BC Federation of Labour’s director of occupational health and safety.

CEO
Saleema is deeply committed to creating safe workplaces, aligning her vision for SafeCare BC with her personal values. With a Master's in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene from UBC, she has spearheaded initiatives at provincial and national levels to enhance employee well-being and minimize workplace injuries.

Finance and audit committee

Chief Executive Officer
Secretary/Treasurer | Not-for-Profit Employer Representative
With over 25 years dedicated to senior living healthcare, Kathrin has found her life's passion in the rewarding journey of providing housing and care to older adults. After earning her Chartered Professional Accountant designation and a Master of Arts in Healthcare Leadership focused on person-centred care in long-term care settings, she honed her expertise to serve those in need better. Currently leading The Broadway Group as CEO, Kathrin is committed to fostering a culture of excellence and kindness among our staff and community members.
Chief Executive Officer
Tricia's professional background includes more than 20 years of executive and senior leadership positions in the community, employment, and vocational rehabilitation services across Canada.
Denominational Health Association
Robert Breen, CD, OSJ, MSc, ICD.D. Bob has over 50 years in healthcare leadership including roles as a hospital CEO, a regional Chief Operating Officer, President of western Canada’s largest community clinical laboratory, Chief Project Officer the BC Children’s and Women’s Redevelopment and CEO of a 275-bed faith-based campus of care for seniors.
CEO
Saleema is deeply committed to creating safe workplaces, aligning her vision for SafeCare BC with her personal values. With a Master's in Occupational and Environmental Hygiene from UBC, she has spearheaded initiatives at provincial and national levels to enhance employee well-being and minimize workplace injuries.

Technical advisory committee

BC Nurses' Union
Baptist Housing
Hospital Employees' Union
Workplace Psychological Health and Safety Coach, Programs
Sheila has over 15 years of experience working in the healthcare and justice sectors. Her experiences have included workplace health and safety, program oversight and development, research, and working directly with service users.
Director, Human Resources
Human Resources Services Representative (non-voting)
Loren Tisdelle helps organizations thrive through their most important asset – PEOPLE! He applied for an undergraduate degree in psychology (SFU) with a Global Executive MBA in healthcare and the life sciences (Rotman/UofT) to generate practical and effective business strategies that motivate people, influence decision-making, and change behaviour. Loren is passionate about delivering creative solutions that positively impact workplace culture, safety and performance.
Daryl Davidson is an Industry & Program Specialist with Prevention Programs & Services at WorkSafeBC. She works with industry health and safety associations, employers, and workers, in the health care sector to support and advance the prevention of workplace injuries and illness through partnerships, consultation, and outreach. She joined WorkSafeBC in early 2022, after having spent the previous 15 years working in forestry as a safety manager and health care as the acting violence prevention lead for Northern Health.
BC Government Employees Union (BCGEU)
Hospital Employees Union (HEU)
Owner
Ethan is the owner of Comfort Keepers Home Care which services the Lower Mainland as well as the Greater Victoria region. He started his career in Orthopaedics & Orthotics before joining his family-owned company, Comfort Keepers. Through his experiences at Comfort Keepers, he found his love of helping people who are in need. Ethan plays an integral role in establishing his company’s core values of honesty, integrity, compassion, and respect. These core values resonate in Ethan’s personal life as well as in the work he does. Ethan is on the Board of directors for Sources BC Society, as well as a Director on the Board of the Rotary Club of White Rock.
Director, Workplace Health and Safety Programs, Programs
Anna Richter has more than 20 years of experience as a safety professional. Anna’s first foray into occupational health and safety came many years ago when she was travelling through New Zealand and worked for a safety inspection company as an office manager.
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Front-line Communications Working Group

  • Bryan Gay
  • Karen Reeves
  • Tonya Neufeld
  • Lynn Morran
  • Phil LeVesconte
  • Ken Donohue (SafeCare BC)
  • Zach Butler (SafeCare BC)
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