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 […]
Leading practice indicates that to prevent disability, the RTW process begins at the time of injury. Many injured workers can recover at work, and others will require a short time away from work to recover. It is imperative
that when at or away from work the injured worker feels supported and remains connected to the workplace.
October 2022 webinar resources regarding the rate setting and healthcare rates for 2022.
Leading practice indicates that to prevent disability, the RTW process begins at the time of injury. Many injured workers can recover at work, and others will require a short time away from work to recover. It is imperative
that when at or away from work the injured worker feels supported and remains connected to the workplace.
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.
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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