The Home Care and Community Health Support Pocketbook was created to bring awareness to several health and safety issues faced in home and community care.
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.
WorkSafeBC’s healthcare and social services planned inspection initiative focuses on high-risk activities in the workplace that lead to serious injuries and time-loss claims.
WorkSafeBC is releasing a discussion paper with proposed amendments to the Current Rehabilitation Services and Claims Manual that guide wage rate decisions related to short-term and long-term disability compensation. Recommended amendments include: These changes may affect your claims costs. Click here to view the proposed changes and offer feedback to WorkSafeBC – The deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, […]
Dementia is an umbrella term with many subtypes such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia and frontal-temporal dementia. The most common type (64%) is Alzheimer’s disease.
Dementia can affect behaviour and mood - but the care for persons with dementia aims to achieve the same goals - whether at home or in long-term care - safety for the person, family, and caregivers.
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.
Did you know that more than 50 different diseases or conditions can lead to young onset dementia? Join us to watch and discuss a powerful short film featuring Elaine, who was diagnosed with young onset dementia at just 47 years old. In this session, we'll delve into Elaine’s journey, exploring her personal experiences and the […]
In this case study, we will explore the experiences of a resident living in a long-term care home. This resident will often walk into people’s rooms while searching for something. Through this case study, we will learn how behavior often communicates important information. When we investigate and begin to understand possible reasons for the behaviour, […]
After this huddle, staff will be able to explain how dementia may affect communication, apply person-centred care approaches to communicating with someone living with dementia, and identify steps to take if there is a new change in a person’s behaviour or ability to communicate.
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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