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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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Leading from the Inside Out
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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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 […]
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 insurance premiums that are 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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October 10 is World Mental Health Day

October 10, 2024

Your work in healthcare is hugely important and rewarding, but we also know it’s equally challenging. It can negatively impact your psychological health. We’re on your side.

This year’s theme is “Mental Health at Work.”

Outside of our home, our workplace is often where we spend most of our time. That means it’s important to create an environment that feels psychologically safe and healthy. When our mental health suffers at work, it can affect everyone—from higher absences and turnover of staff to reduced quality of care for residents and clients.

We all have a responsibility to address mental health at work. Here are some tips to get you started.

  1. Foster open communication
    • Create a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable discussing mental health concerns without fear of judgment.
  2. Promote work-life balance
    • Encourage employees to prioritize their well-being outside of work by setting boundaries and using their vacation time.
  3. Provide mental health resources and training
    • Empower employees to take proactive steps for their well-being and support their colleagues.

For more resources, visit our mental health page.

October 10 is World Mental Health Day

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Taking care of your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Conditions such as stress, anxiety, and loneliness can negatively impact your overall well-being.
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