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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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A towel, folded the wrong way. Or folded the right way, depending on who you ask. At this year's Hearts and Hands Conference, that small household object became the unexpected lens through which healthcare assistants explored one of the biggest challenges in care: what happens when two people look at the same thing and see something completely different.
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The schedules were on track. Shifts were covered, tasks were completed, and on paper, everything looked fine. But anyone paying attention could feel it — something was missing. At one long-term care home, that something turned out to be psychological safety, and closing the gap would take more than an appreciation lunch.
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When Baptist Housing expanded into new locations, Christine Shearer noticed something that kept her up at night: the same safety policies were being applied very differently across teams. Consistency wasn't a paperwork problem — it was a people problem. And solving it would take more than updating a binder.
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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 settled into a life of quiet routines, believing love had passed him by. Then Janice came along, and everything changed.  […]
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My name is Carol, and I have been crocheting for more than 50 years. I first picked it up when I was pregnant with my youngest daughter because I wanted to quit smoking and needed something to keep my hands busy. My mother tried to teach me, but I could not quite get the hang […]
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In a world measured by speed, one community relations manager discovered that the quiet moments are what truly change everything. At Rosemary Heights, Tarn Rai is proving that small, intentional acts of wellness—like transforming a tired bulletin board into a beacon of calm—can create a space where caregivers feel seen, supported, and reminded to protect their peace, one breath at a time. This is the story of how simple human connection is becoming the heart of a healthier, more resilient workplace.
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Ava Turner's story didn't begin with a title–it started with a purpose. Growing up in a household celebrating her Black identity and Jamaican heritage, Ava learned early that taking pride in who you are will lead you to where you want to go.    As she entered spaces where diversity was rare, Ava quickly realized […]
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What defines safety?   Navigating the complexities of workplace safety can be daunting, but with Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees (JOHSC), it has become a collective journey toward safer and more secure work environments. These committees, comprised of employers and employees, are fully committed to advancing occupational health and safety regulations. But they're more than […]
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Jennifer Nilsson is inspired by the older adult population and while working on her Master’s in Leadership (Healthcare Specialization) at Royal Roads University, she completed an Organizational Leadership Project with long-term care staff and leaders on person-centred care.
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For those living in BC’s Lower Mainland, the winter season can often feel like an extension of autumn. Cold, rainy days are to be expected – large snowstorms are not.
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Halfway through January, the winter season is in full force. The layers of fresh snow – while beautiful to look at – bring about new obstacles for workers in the continuing care sector.
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In 2015, SafeCare BC started the Front-line Communications Working Group in an effort to strengthen the effectiveness of the organization’s communications initiatives, programs, and projects.
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