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A joint occupational health and safety (JOHS) committee is an advisory group of employer and employee representatives working together to promote a safe and healthy workplace.
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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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This course provides the knowledge and skills to create a comfortable, safe, and effective computer workspace. 
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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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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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The injury trends in long-term care and home and community care have declined favourably from 2022’s results, but both sectors remain higher than other professions in the province. 101,714 workdays were lost to injury in long-term care, while 13,354 were lost in home and community care. Overexertion remains the top injury event in both sectors. […]
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With Hearts and Hands just three weeks away, we wanted to introduce you to our speaker lineup for the Nanaimo conference. Stephanie Staples - Keynote SpeakerRevitalize Your Work and Life!Are you trying to be all things to all people? Are you who you want to be during this unprecedented time? Are competing priorities and the […]
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As part of our digital Hearts and Hands series, we asked you what you love about your job. Today, we're highlighting this submission from Anna Maria Van der Linden, who was also selected as the winner of a $25 gift card. “I just turned 60, and I have always worked with seniors. My first experience with older […]
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British Columbia has announced the termination of the Emergency Order enacted at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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We are inspired that over 1,350 respondents, from frontline professionals to leaders, managers, and support services workers, took the time to complete the survey.
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Our annual Safety Den event is more than just a competition—it's a chance to celebrate and share ideas from people like you—people passionate about improving workplace health and safety. As one audience member said, the event showcases "innovation in action." This year's winner is Louis Brier Home and Hospital, who took home the top prize […]
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We are seeking Representatives to fill two vacancies for long-term care.  The Technical Advisory Committee provides input, expertise, and knowledge to strengthen the effectiveness of SafeCare BC initiatives, programs, and projects. As a member of the committee, you will help provide input into activities outlined in SafeCare BC’s annual workplan.  Please send your applications or […]
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Member Survey 2024 Resources
March 21, 2024
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As a SafeCare member, your voice counts. We want to hear from you. I invite you to take our annual member survey. In the time you can make yourself a coffee or brush your teeth, you can complete it. Don’t believe us? Take the survey to find out.  Your feedback helps us understand the health […]
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Caring for people living with dementia was a top health and safety concern according to respondents in our annual member survey. And when asked in that same survey what health and safety topics people would like to learn about, dementia care was the second most popular topic.   Caring for individuals with dementia in a way […]
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In this edition 👇 MSI and Ergonomics👇 New dementia education course - FREE during March👇 New mental health service 👇 Our redesigned website👇 Learn to build a safe patient-handling program 👇 Upcoming events👇 Last chance to register for our AGM and Leaders Health and Safety Forum
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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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Do you want to inform the work we do? We have an opportunity for you. We’re looking to fill two spots on our Technical Advisory Committee: Committee members provide input, expertise and knowledge to strengthen the effectiveness of our programs and initiatives. If you are interested, send an application to board@safecarebc.ca by February 29. Please enclose the […]
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