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).
Emotional intelligence is our ability to identify and manage our own emotions and reactions - and includes our ability to identify and respond appropriately to the feelings of others.
This presentation was shared during the webinar - Emotional Intelligence at Work. Watch it on-demand.
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Emotional intelligence at work
Emotional intelligence is our ability to identify and manage our own emotions and reactions - and includes our ability to identify and respond appropriately to the feelings of others.
Learn specific resources such as daily self-care plans, just-in-time techniques and strategies for maintaining healthy coping strategies with our experienced specialists.
Emotional intelligence is our ability to identify and manage our own emotions and reactions - and includes our ability to identify and respond appropriately to the feelings of others.
The purpose is to understand workplace safety issues and examine the need for occupational health and safety training, education, and resources in assisted living and supportive living.
It is easy to forget how powerful something as simple as breathing can be. When life feels overwhelming or anxious thoughts take over, our first instinct is often to keep going. To push through. But sometimes, the most helpful thing we can do is pause and reconnect with our breath. As author Humble The Poet […]
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) can be a great first step when it comes to supporting mental health at work. They give people a place to turn when they need help and can make a real difference. For healthcare workers, though, the challenges are often more intense. Long hours, tough shifts and the emotional weight of […]
Some injuries don't leave a mark, but they change how you show up, how you cope, and how long you can keep going. Psychological injury is often overlooked, but for many workers, it's quietly reshaping their lives. What is psychological injury, really? Many might equate psychological injury to simply feeling overwhelmed. But it's what happens […]
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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