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.
An online, self-paced course empowering healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families with accessible and practical, person-centred dementia education. Anytime. Anywhere.
Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
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 […]
Dementia is an umbrella term with many subtypes such as Alzheimer’s disease, vasculardementia and frontal-temporal dementia. The most common type (64%) is Alzheimer’s disease.
Whether you're a care worker, healthcare professional, or considering a career in long-term care or home care, understanding workplace safety is essential. The physical demands of these roles are real—and the statistics back that up. The reality: Care work comes with risks Recent 2024 data from WorkSafeBC reveals concerning trends. Care workers experience injuries at […]
Join us on Thursday, September 19 from 10 - 11 a.m. for a WorkSafeBC webinar on preliminary assessment rates for 2025. The webinar will also provide an overview of injury rate trends and show how your premiums can be reduced by creating safer and healthier workplaces and helping injured workers recover. This is your opportunity […]
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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