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Resources and services to support your well-being and psychological safety at work.
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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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Ready to tackle violence prevention in healthcare? Discover our immersive, scenario-based training that identifies hidden risks and boosts your team's competency!
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We are dedicated to providing comprehensive occupational health and safety (OHS) consulting services tailored to your needs.
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Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
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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 is requesting feedback for four new policies in the Rehabilitation Services & Claims Manual, Volume II that support the implementation of two new provisions to the Workers Compensation Act (WCA), effective January 1, 2024: the duty to cooperate and the duty to maintain employment.  These changes align with the rights and compensation rules already in place within the Canadian Human […]
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Recently, we dared you to tell us what you think in our member survey. More than 1,000 of you accepted the challenge. Thank you. We created an infographic that shows some of the highlights. There were a few things that stood out. Is your health and safety committee in need of some love? 63% of respondents strongly […]
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We’ve got great news! The highly anticipated Hearts and Hands conference for healthcare assistants is returning to three locations—Langley, Kelowna, and Victoria. The event’s goals are to CELEBRATE, EDUCATE, and INSPIRE. With fascinating education sessions, engaging speakers, fun activities, and an incredible sense of community, you won’t want to miss this event. The conferences are in October, […]
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WorkSafeBC approved amendments
June 22, 2023
Amendments to Part 3, Rights and Responsibilities, in the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) will come into effect November 1, 2024. Last April, WorkSafeBC released a discussion paper highlighting the amendments. Sections 3.14 to 3.21 and Schedule 3-A state the occupational first aid requirements for workplaces. Since the current requirements were introduced, there has been the development […]
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We are pleased to announce that WorkSafeBC is again supporting the Hearts and Hands conference, as our Founding Partner. We are appreciative of WorkSafe’s long-time support of this event. Recognizing the limited educational opportunities for healthcare assistants, WorkSafe founded the first Hearts and Hands conference in 2015, with the help of a small group of […]
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We asked you to tell us what you think, and you did. More than 1,000 people responded to our annual member. Thank you. Your feedback helps us understand the health and safety issues that are important to you, so we can create education and resources that are meaningful. We are analyzing all the responses, and […]
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SafeCare BC is your health and safety association. We want to know the health and safety issues important to you, so we can create educational programs, tools, and resources that best meet your needs. Let us know your thoughts in our annual member survey. Whether you are a front-line worker or a senior leader, we want […]
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Following today’s announcement, the Ministry of Health has rescinded Public Health Orders regarding masking, screening, and vaccination for long-term care and assisted living visitors and masking for staff in long-term care and assisted living. Effective immediately, visitors are no longer required to: To date, no changes have been made to the vaccination requirements for long-term care […]
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SafeCare BC is pleased to announce the addition of seven new board members who will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the organization. The new members bring a wealth of experience and knowledge from health care, human resources, and business operations. “We are thrilled to welcome these seven highly qualified members to our […]
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Sleep is an essential part of our daily lives, allowing our bodies to rest and recover from the stressors of everyday life. It is crucial for both our physical and mental well-being. When it comes to mental health at work, sleep plays a vital role in our ability to perform well and maintain our emotional […]
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We are excited to share that Saleema Dhalla, CEO of SafeCare BC, has been appointed as the Affiliate Representative on the Board of Directors for SWITCH BC by the Healthcare Employers Association of British Columbia (HEABC). SWITCH BC was established in 2021 to promote Safety, Wellbeing, Innovation, Training, and Collaboration across the healthcare system and […]
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When a team member experiences workplace violence, the physical impacts may be easy to spot. But, workplace violence impacts healthcare professionals’ physical and mental health. Workplace violence can contribute to anxiety and sleep disorders among healthcare workers. Workers who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual assault – or any other violent actions – are at […]
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