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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Psychological health and safety, often called workplace mental health, encompasses principles and practices to foster a supportive, respectful, and psychologically safe work environment.
MSI prevention is the focus of the 2026 WorkSafeBC inspection initiative. Learn how to protect long-term care staff and improve your safety outcomes today!
WorkSafeBC is holding a second public hearing this month on proposed changes to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation related to combustible dusts.
Older adults, infants, young children, people with chronic conditions, and those on certain medications are especially sensitive to the health effects of heat and should take extra care.
A point of care risk assessment for transfers is a quick mini-appraisal you, the health care worker, do to make sure a person’s abilities still match what’s in their care plan. It doesn’t replace the typical risk assessment completed as part of a person’s care plan. Rather, it’s a tool you use in addition to the care plan assessments.
Now that we’re into the summer months, extreme heat events are more likely and it’s important to think about how to keep staff safe and comfortable. This poster provides preventative measures for heat exhaustion.
It’s a sweltering July afternoon in Kamloops during a record-breaking heatwave. Temperatures climb above 40°C, air conditioners struggle to keep up, and staff in a long-term care facility move quickly to help residents stay cool. Some residents are frail, others rely on oxygen, and a few have mobility challenges that make even small tasks difficult. […]
Emergencies such as floods, wildfires, power outages, and severe weather can occur without warning. Older adults are often the most vulnerable during these events because of health, mobility, and cognitive challenges. For workers in long-term care and home care, understanding these unique needs is crucial to ensuring residents' safety and protection. Many seniors have chronic […]
Weather in BC can be highly variable, often unpredictable, occasionally sudden, and sometimes life-threatening. As droughts continue to impact BC and Alberta, and scientists warn that we can expect more severe storms, longer heatwaves, and increased wildfires (par. 1, 2024), prioritizing emergency preparedness for the summer months cannot be overstated. These weather predictions emphasize why […]
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