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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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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’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.
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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, […]
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Upcoming Events

November 27th @ 11:00am
Did you know that more than 50 different diseases or conditions can lead to young onset dementia? Join us to watch and discuss a powerful short film featuring Elaine, who was diagnosed with young onset dementia at just 47 years old. In this session, we'll delve into Elaine’s journey, exploring her personal experiences and the […]
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Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 2 - Beyond the Basics Workshop
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December 3rd @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Starting at $35
December 3rd @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
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December 4th @ 11:00am
Join us for an engaging and practical webinar with Yolanda Wang, a Registered Dietitian and certified personal trainer, as she explores how the food you eat affects your mental health. Yolanda will share the latest research on the connection between your diet and brain function. She’ll also provide simple tips for fitting healthy eating into […]
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December 5th @ 11:00am
In this session, participants will learn about a real-life WorkSafeBC case study where a long-term care facility resident exhibited challenging behaviour that resulted in unintended physical injuries to a Health Care Assistant (HCA). After recovering from their physical injuries, the HCA continued to experience health challenges related to PTSD and mental health. This case study […]
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December 12th @ 11:00am
Step into a stress-free holiday season with Colter Long, a seasoned Registered Clinical Counsellor who brings personal resilience strategies to empower you. As the festivities ramp up, so can the stress—learn to navigate this busy time with confidence. Discover how to spot different stressors and identify signs of anxiety and depression, equipping yourself with essential […]
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Led by Dr. Ryan Todd, founder of headversity. Compassion fatigue is a growing concern in high-stress professions, often leading to emotional exhaustion and decreased productivity. In this session, Dr. Todd will delve into the causes and symptoms of compassion fatigue, offering practical strategies to manage and mitigate its effects. Learn how to build resilience, foster […]
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Working in caring professions, especially when we are exposed to other people’s trauma, can leave us with our own physical, psychological, and spiritual pain. In this webinar we will briefly look at how being exposed to trauma can affect us and what we can do about it individually and as organizational communities. By the end […]
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In our second session, “How Does Low Social Intelligence Contribute to Incivility?” Mary Ellen Sanajko will lead an interactive exploration of social intelligence (SI) and its crucial role in fostering a positive workplace culture. We’ll discuss how a deficit in social intelligence can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and ultimately, incivility, impacting team dynamics and safety.
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Want to show your commitment to health and safety—and save a bit of money? The Certificate of Recognition (COR) program is a voluntary WorkSafeBC program that recognizes and financially rewards employers that have proactively elevated their health and safety beyond the legal requirements.  Join us on October 24 for an overview of the COR program. […]
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In this case study, we will explore the experiences of a resident living in a long-term care home. This resident will often walk into people’s rooms while searching for something. Through this case study, we will learn how behavior often communicates important information. When we investigate and begin to understand possible reasons for the behaviour, […]
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