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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
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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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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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Upcoming Events

Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 1 Workshop
Zoom
January 27th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Starting at $35
January 27th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
This introductory or ‘fundamentals’ Occupational Health and Safety course will introduce new committee members to the basic principles of workplace health and safety. This course also serves as a great ‘Back to Basics’ course for those OH&S Committee members who desire refresher training. This course meets the (Provincial OHSR 3.27) mandatory minimum training requirements effective April 2017 for new joint committee members.
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January 29th @ 12:00pm
Join us for a one-hour, interactive webinar that focuses on equipping healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills to effectively support clients and their families facing mental health challenges. It covers essential topics such as recognizing the signs and symptoms of mental health issues, fostering trust and empathy in communication, and developing strategies for supporting […]
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
January 30th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
January 30th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
Injuries arising from acts of violence or aggression are one of the leading injury–types among continuing care workers. These types of situations can often be avoided or managed by using current and leading-practice violence prevention skills and techniques.
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Occupational Health and Safety Committee: Part 2 - Beyond the Basics Workshop
Zoom
February 4th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Starting at $35
February 4th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
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February 6th @ 12:00pm
Description Join us for an insightful and supportive webinar designed to address the growing challenges of burnout and vicarious trauma among care staff across all roles. Kara Kalin, a certified EMDR therapist and founder of Shift Change, will guide you through the importance of early mental health intervention using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) […]
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The Working Mind for Employees Workshop
Zoom
February 11th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Starting at $35
February 11th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
The Working Mind is designed to increase your awareness of mental health and reduce stigma and other barriers to care in the workplace.
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer Workshop
AgeCare Holyrood - Maple Ridge
February 11th to 14th @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $400
February 11th to 14th @ 8:30am-4:30pm
AgeCare Holyrood, Maple Ridge
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches Workshop
SafeCare BC Training Centre - Burnaby
February 28th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Dementia
Starting at $35
February 28th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
SafeCare BC Training Centre, Burnaby
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches Workshop
Arrowsmith Lodge - Parksville,
March 17th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Dementia
Starting at $35
March 17th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Arrowsmith Lodge, Parksville,
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Arrowsmith Lodge - Parksville,
March 18th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
March 18th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Arrowsmith Lodge, Parksville,
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The Working Mind for Employees Workshop
SafeCare BC Training Centre - Burnaby
March 27th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Starting at $35
March 27th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
SafeCare BC Training Centre, Burnaby
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches Workshop
Arrowsmith Lodge - Parksville,
July 7th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Dementia
Starting at $35
July 7th @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Arrowsmith Lodge, Parksville,
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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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