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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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Safety Month - March 2025

Violence Prevention

Violence and aggressive behaviours are not part of your job.

Violence refers to physical force that causes injury to a worker and includes any verbal statement or behaviour that gives one reasonable cause to believe that they’re in danger. It can have a significant impact on workers’ physical and psychological health and safety.  

You should never feel that violent or aggressive behaviours are "part of the job." Always be aware of potentially violent situations and report any acts of violence in the workplace.  

Check out the Violence Risk Assessment Toolkit, Point of Care Assessment resources, videos, education workshops, safety huddles, templates, and various WorkSafeBC resources to learn more about violence prevention tools and strategies and help prevent violence in your workplace.  

As one of the leading causes of injury for healthcare workers in BC, violence in the workplace is a complex issue requiring a multi-faceted response. Investing in violence prevention training and strategies can make workplaces safer for workers and improve the quality of care for residents and clients. Our ­Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer workshops are a great way to train your staff in a cost-effective and efficient manner. 

Working in continuing care can be like crossing the street – you might not always think about it, but there are risks and hazards to consider.

Because of the job’s unique requirements, continuing care workers are susceptible to violent attacks more often than in other occupations.

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Violence Prevention

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Working with clients or residents and their families is not always easy. You may not be able to control how others act, but you can control how you respond.
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Use the point of care assessment template below to identify the risks in each of the four boxes that may have lead to the resident becomeing responsive.
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The Violence Risk Assessment Toolkit was created to help guide you through the process of conducting a violence risk assessment.
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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.
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Violence and aggressive behaviours are not part of your job.
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Violence Prevention resources

As a partner and advocate for safer workplaces, I believe addressing the workplace violence crisis demands a shift in perspective—and a shared commitment to take action together.
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer Workshop
SafeCare BC Training Centre - Burnaby
May 6 to 9 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $400
May 6 to 9 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
SafeCare BC Training Centre, Burnaby
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer Workshop
Brandt's Creek Mews - Kelowna
May 5 to 8 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $400
May 5 to 8 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Brandt's Creek Mews, Kelowna
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
SafeCare BC Training Centre - Burnaby
May 6 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
May 6 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
SafeCare BC Training Centre, Burnaby
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
August 8 to 24 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
August 8 to 24 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
November 14 to 24 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
November 14 to 24 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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Gentle Persuasive Approaches Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
October 17 @ 8:30am
Dementia, Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
October 17 @ 8:30am
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
October 10 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
October 10 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
September 12 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
September 12 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
July 7 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
July 7 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
June 27 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
June 27 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
May 26 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
May 26 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Menno Place, Abbotsford
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
April 7 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
March 10 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Arrowsmith Lodge - Parksville,
July 8 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
July 8 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Arrowsmith Lodge, Parksville,
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WorkSafeBC’s healthcare and social services planned inspection initiative focuses on high-risk activities in the workplace that lead to serious injuries and time-loss claims.
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
September 23 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
July 12 @ 8:30am to 4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer Workshop
Brandt's Creek Mews - Kelowna
May 1 @ 8:30am
Violence Prevention
Starting at $400
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Workshop
Menno Place - Abbotsford
May 13 to 14 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $35
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Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum Train the Trainer Workshop
SafeCare BC Training Centre - Burnaby
April 22 to 25 @ 8:30am-4:30pm
Violence Prevention
Starting at $400
Are you already familiar with violence prevention techniques, but want to share your knowledge and expertise with others at your workplace? Are you looking to train your staff in a cost-effective and efficient manner?
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Starting at $20
This online refresher will provide an opportunity to revisit the PVPC content and should take no longer than one hour to complete.
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Use the Point of Care Assessment template below to identify the risks in each of the four boxes that may have lead to the resident becoming responsive.
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This is a tool for care workers to ensure that they are providing safe, person-directed care through a quick at-the-bedside assessment.
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This information sheet discusses how sharing risk information can help ensure workers’ safety in education, health care, and social services settings. It outlines the responsibilities of employers to identify and mitigate violence risks, and provides examples of how sharing information helps to reduce risks.
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An in-depth study into the problems of aggression within five of British Columbia’s long-term care facilities. The study’s findings recommend that employers use a systems approach to develop prevention and risk management strategies to reduce incidence of aggression in the workplace.
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This web book provides a brief overview of dementia and the common causes of aggressive response behaviour, along with suggested interventions.
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Continuing care workers experience violence frequently in the course of their work. Hear about the impact of workplace violence, and the need for caregivers to take care of themselves mentally, so they can take care of others.
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Download and print your own Point of Care Assessment card. Share with your colleagues. We’ve made it easy with the Avery business card template.
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Use these checklists to record information about worksite or department violence-related hazards and existing control measures.
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Use this checklist to record information about client-centred violence-related hazards and existing control measures. The questions in the tool focus on common hazards and control measures. Organizations must evaluate client homes, surrounding areas and control measures for applicability. Use the table below as a reference tool when prioritizing action items.
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This document has been adapted from the Violence Risk Assessment Standard created by the Fraser Health Authority, Interior Health Authority, Northern Health Authority, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, Vancouver Island Health Authority, First Nations Health Authority, the Provincial Health Services Authority and WorkSafeBC dated August 24, 2021. The purpose of this standard is to provide a […]
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This risk assessment audit tool includes a template for long-term care, home care and community health support, and non-clinical areas.
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This is part of a violence risk assessment for your workplace. The information from this survey can be used for your violence prevention program improvement and evaluation.
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This document provides an in-depth description of the steps involved in conducting a violence risk assessment.
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Why should you do a violence risk assessment? Under what circumstances? Who should be involved? This Q & A document covers all the basics around violence risk assessments.
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This guide is intended to make employers aware of the parts of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation that prevention officers will be focusing on as part of the Health Care Planned Inspectional Initiative.
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We continue offer our stop violence for display at your workplace. The sign is available in multiple languages. care homes across the province.
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The Violence Risk Assessment Toolkit was created to help guide you through the process of conducting a violence risk assessment. The risk assessment is a key part of an organization’s overall violence prevention program, a requirement under WorkSafeBC regulations.
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This quick reference guide give you a step-by-step overview on how to complete a violence risk assessment.
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A point of care risk assessment for transfers is a quick mini-appraisal you, the health care worker, do to make sure a person’s abilities still match what’s in their care plan. It doesn’t replace the typical risk assessment completed as part of a person’s care plan. Rather, it’s a tool you use in addition to the care plan assessments.
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Viral respiratory illness introduces a new series of risks that change the way healthcare workers must work. We have created a new tool — a viral respiratory-specific version of the Point of Care Assessment — to help you stay on top of your workplace safety. The Point of Care Assessment serves as an informal reminder, […]
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Violence refers to physical force that causes injury to a worker and includes any threatening statement or that gives you reasonable cause to believe that you are in danger.
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Because of the unique requirements of the job, continuing care workers are susceptible to violent attacks more often than those in other occupations. Using the Point of Care Assessment can help reduce the risk of workplace violence
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Working in continuing care can be like crossing the street – you might not always think about it, but there are risks and hazards to consider.
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Dementia can affect behaviour and mood - but the care for persons with dementia aims to achieve the same goals - whether at home or in long-term care - safety for the person, family, and caregivers.
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SafeCare BC’s violence prevention policy templates will supplement existing policies of continuing care providers across the province and guide the establishment of new ones where none currently exists.
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Learn to identify potentially violent situations, apply de-escalation techniques and report violence or near misses.
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All staff should perform a point-of-care assessment before and while interacting with a person in care.
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Starting at $12
Employees who work alone or in isolation tend to be more vulnerable to safety hazards than those who have coworkers present.
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Starting at $12
In this course, you will learn about violence in the workplace including recognizing violence, calling for help, reporting incidents of violence, conducting a Point of Care Assessment and workers' right to refuse unsafe work.
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Starting at $400
Are you already familiar with violence prevention techniques, but want to share your knowledge and expertise with others at your workplace? Are you looking to train your staff in a cost-effective and efficient manner?
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Starting at $35
Are you a care worker that faces the risk of violence during your work day? Do you have the tools and training needed to de-escalate unpredictable and potentially dangerous situations?
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The National Alliance for Safety and Health in Healthcare applauds House of Commons Standing Committee on Health for recommendations to address violence facing healthcare workers
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The Violence Risk Assessment was created to help guide you through the process of conducting a violence risk assessment. The Risk Assessment is a key part of an organization’s overall violence prevention program, a requirement under WorkSafeBC regulations.
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As part of our violence prevention campaign, we interviewed Kyla Tinham, HR Coordinator, Health and Safety at Strive Living, about how acts of violence affect her workplace and why violence prevention is so important.
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To satisfy this growing demand for dementia education, SafeCare BC, in cooperation with AGE Inc., recently piloted coach training for Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) for SafeCare BC members.
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Advanced Gerontological Education (AGE) Inc. and SafeCare BC are pleased to announce their partnership to make the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) curriculum available to continuing care workers across BC.
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