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Resources and Tools

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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

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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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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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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 masking is just one part of a comprehensive infection prevention and control (IPAC) strategy. To enhance your efforts, […]
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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

Industry Association Representatives

At-large Directors

Non-voting Members

Executive Committee

Governance Committee

Finance and audit committee

Technical advisory committee

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.
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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)
  • Download the Terms of Reference for the Front-line Communications Working Group
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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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