The Home Care and Community Health Support Pocketbook was created to bring awareness to several health and safety issues faced in home and community care.
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.
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 […]
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 masking is just one part of a comprehensive infection prevention and control (IPAC) strategy. To enhance your efforts, […]
In British Columbia, everyone in the workplace has specific responsibilities when it comes to health and safety - whether you're a worker, supervisor, employer, owner, or contractor.
Your Responsibilities
Know the risk factors related to your work and the signs and symptoms, and potential health effects of injuries.
Participate in education and training on established safe work procedures and the use of controls
Cooperate with your employer, joint health and safety committee (or worker representative) and WorkSafeBC officers
Report signs and symptoms of injuries to your supervisor
Report unsafe acts or conditions to your supervisor
Supervisor Responsibilities
Ensure the health and safety of all workers under your direct supervision
Know the WorkSafeBC requirements that apply to the work under your supervision and make sure those requirements are met
Ensure workers under your supervision are aware of all known hazards
Ensure workers under your supervision have the appropriate personal protective equipment, are issued properly, regularly inspected and maintained
Employer Responsibilities
Establish a valid occupational health and safety program
Train your staff to do their work safely and provide proper supervision
Provide supervisors with the necessary support and training to carry out health and safety responsibilities
Ensure clients are regularly assessed to make sure policies are being followed
Fix problems reported by staff
Investigate incidents where staff are injured or equipment is damaged
The Home Care and Community Health Support Pocketbook was created to bring awareness to several health and safety issues faced in home and community care.
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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