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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 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 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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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 the point-of-care assessment template to identify risks in each of the four boxes on the worksheet; this can be used to assess risks associated with infection control, violence, and musculoskeletal injuries.

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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.
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Violence and aggressive behaviours are not part of your job.
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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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This safety huddle provides supervisors, managers, or employers with information to guide workers toward a better understanding of the processes and procedures for keeping them safe when working alone or in isolation.
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All staff should perform a point-of-care assessment before and while interacting with a person in care.
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Use this listening exercise as practice when you're speaking with an employee (or employees) about change.
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As a partner and advocate for safer workplaces, I believe addressing the workplace violence crisis demands a shift in perspective—and a shared commitment to take action together.
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer Workshop
SafeCare BC Training Centre - Burnaby
May 6 to 9 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $400
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer Workshop
Brandt's Creek Mews - Kelowna
May 5 to 8 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $400
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