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.
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.
Care and Connection on the Dementia Journey is intended for anyone who interacts with people living with dementia. It is a collection of independent, online, self-paced modules that you can explore and take at your convenience.
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 […]
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).
This is part of a violence risk assessment for your workplace. The information from this survey can be used for your violence prevention program improvement and evaluation.
This is part of a violence risk assessment for your workplace. The information from this survey can be used for your violence prevention program improvement and evaluation.
Use the point of care assessment template below to identify the risks in each of the four boxes that may have lead to the resident becomeing responsive.
Use this checklist to record information about client-centred violence-related hazards and existing control measures. The questions in the tool focus on common hazards and control measures. Organizations must evaluate client homes, surrounding areas and control measures for applicability. Use the table below as a reference tool when prioritizing action items.
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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