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.
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 […]
The Improving workplace engagement safety huddle positions engagement as a key factor in staff well-being and quality of care. Engagement is defined as a deep connection to work that can be physical (energized), emotional (passionate),...
Collective Care, Mental Health, Psychological Health and Safety, Psychological social support
Work is shared. So is the emotional “weather” of your team. Collective wellbeing is shaped by everyday moments, and your actions can help create a workplace where people feel safer, more supported, and more connected.
How can you improve psychological health and safety in the workplace? One first step is to develop and implement a formal psychological health and safety policy. A policy establishes clear expectations, roles, and responsibilities, signalling...
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. Practicing empathy can make a meaningful difference in creating a safer, healthier, and more connected workplace.
Engagement, Mental Health, Organizational culture, Other, Psychological social support, Recognition and reward, Self-care
This story is told from the perspective of Billie Askelend, Senior Executive Director at Nicola Lodge. No one expected a love story to begin at Nicola Lodge, least of all Roy. At eighty-nine, he had...
Why psychological safety matters in care work Being a care worker means your work is more than a job. It is personal and meaningful. You build trust with the people you care for. You support them through illness, change, and loss. You share quiet moments, hard conversations, and sometimes, final goodbyes. You also face real […]
Think about the last time you felt genuinely safe and understood in a challenging situation. That sense of comfort and trust is at the heart of trauma-informed care. This approach recognizes that many people carry the effects of past trauma, which can shape how they experience life. By providing care with empathy, patience and respect, […]
Drawing on his lived experience as a person with a disability who works from home and who uses caregiving services, Andrew will explore how we can make caregiving spaces accessible for clients and consumers alike. We’ll look at different aspects of disability management, approaches to accommodations, and consider how these can impact psychological health. We […]
To empower workplaces that provide care to create a culture of safety through evidence-based education, advocacy for safer workplaces, leadership, and collaboration
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