Our bodies naturally maintain a temperature between 36°C and 38°C. Sweating cools our bodies down, but if you work in a hot environment this might not be enough. If your body heats up faster than it can cool itself, you experience heat stress. This can lead to serious heat disorders and potential injury.
Emergency plans in long-term care and home support need to account for care workers who may be affected by the same wildfire, flood, or evacuation. Leaders can strengthen preparedness by planning for accommodation, transportation, expenses,...
Emergencies can happen with little or no warning. That's why Rosemary Dunne of the Broadway Group wanted to be prepared for the unexpected. Her level of detail and commitment to creating a strong emergency plan...
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Emergencies can happen with little or no warning. Build or strengthen your emergency response plan to help your team respond clearly, safely, and with confidence.
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...
In this edition 👇Trellis Seniors taps into something big at Safety Den👇Are you prepared for an emergency?👇 Where would you be without support services workers? 👇 Hearts and Hands sponsor spotlight 👇 Why can’t I sleep? Understanding...
Let's face it: emergencies don't wait for a convenient time. As a healthcare leader in British Columbia, you're responsible for the safety and well-being of your staff and those you care for. But are you...
When you work in long-term care, home care, or community health support, safety isn’t just a policy, it’s part of every moment. It’s in the way staff support one another, respond to risks, and speak...
As the amount of daylight increases and the frigid winter months come to an end, daylight saving time finally allows us to "spring forward." But have you ever considered the effects that one-hour change has...
