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Leading from the Inside Out
Leading from the Inside Out provides a safe space for leaders in continuing care to share their challenges and learn self-care practices.
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The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum is recognized as best-practice in violence prevention training for health care workers.
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WorkSafeBC has acknowledged an error in calculating the 2025 SafeCare BC levy, which is included in the premiums 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).
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The Province has introduced a new masking policy for all healthcare workers who provide direct care effective immediately. Staff Requirements Visitor Guidance With an increase in viral respiratory illnesses (VRI) across the province, the Ministry of Health has introduced new masking measures to help control the spread of these illnesses. It's important to remember that […]
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The mental health impacts of workplace violence

January 25, 2023

When a team member experiences workplace violence, the physical impacts may be easy to spot. But, workplace violence impacts healthcare professionals’ physical and mental health.

Workplace violence can contribute to anxiety and sleep disorders among healthcare workers. Workers who have experienced emotional, physical, or sexual assault – or any other violent actions – are at increased risk of developing mental health challenges, including:

  • Guilt or shame over the incident
  • Anxiety or fear of going to work
  • Concentration problems
  • Reduced self-confidence
  • Depression
  • Post-traumatic stress disorders

Every person is unique, and their response to workplace violence will differ. Compassionate support can help reduce the risk of longer-term mental health issues.

  • Impacted staff should have the opportunity to talk openly about the incident with constructive support
  • Be aware of signs of someone experiencing after-effects from a violent incident – including loss of appetite, irritability, anxiety, hyper-vigilance, and flashbacks
  • Encourage staff to access confidential counselling services. Many Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) have counselling services. Health and social support workers in British Columbia can access Care to Speak – a peer-based phone, text, and webchat service providing free and confidential support
    • Call or text Care to Speak at 1-866-802-7337 (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 9:00 pm)

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