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.
An online, self-paced course empowering healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families with accessible and practical, person-centred dementia education. Anytime. Anywhere.
Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
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 […]
We have created the Safety Innovations Database as a way for people to share ideas, initiatives and programs that can help address health and safety issues in continuing care.
We know there are lots of great ideas out there. The searchable database is a place for those in health care to learn from one another Somewhere, there is a solution to the challenges you’re experiencing. And you have the answer to someone else’s challenge.
With your help, we will grow the database, as it becomes the go-to place to test and share new ideas. We invite you to explore the database by clicking the title link for each entry or by searching with keywords.
Danger Dodgers is an innovative, game-based safety training that flips traditional education on its head—by bringing the learning directly to frontline staff using a cart.
Imagine if accessing essential training in long-term care were as easy as tapping your phone—no logins, no apps, no searching—just instant learning at the moment it’s needed most.
JeoParody uses a PowerPoint Jeopardy template to plug in questions and answers related to health and safety training. It takes otherwise boring meetings and turns them into an engaging competition—all while hitting educational outcomes.
Burnout is real, and it’s affecting more healthcare workers than ever. What does it look like, how does it take hold, and what can be done to reverse it? In this session, Mary-Lou shares her...
Join Ron Beleno for an honest and hopeful look at the caregiving journey, from daily stress and uncertainty to moments of purpose and growth. Through personal stories and practical examples, Ron shares how caregivers can...
Engagement, Mental Health, Organizational culture, Other, Psychological social support, Recognition and reward, Self-care
This story is told from the perspective of Billie Askelend, Senior Executive Director at Nicola Lodge. No one expected a love story to begin at Nicola Lodge, least of all Roy. At eighty-nine, he had...
Burnout, Mental Health, Psychological Health and Safety
Burnout happens when stress builds up over time, leaving you feeling drained, unmotivated and exhausted. Learn how to recognize the signs, understand the causes, and take practical steps to prevent burnout for yourself and your...
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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