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.
An online, self-paced course empowering healthcare professionals, caregivers, and families with accessible and practical, person-centred dementia education. Anytime. Anywhere.
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 […]
We are inspired that over 1,350 respondents, from frontline professionals to leaders, managers, and support services workers, took the time to complete the survey.
This is the largest response we've ever received, underscoring the collective effort and the importance of your feedback.
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You told us that because of SafeCare BC:
Your organization's workplace health and safety has improved (94%)
You're more aware of workplace health and safety (95%)
You've changed the way you work (81%)
You also told us about your safety concerns – which include:
Mental health and wellbeing (50%)
Fatigue and overexertion due to workload (44%)
Responsive behaviours towards staff (32%)
Musculoskeletal injury prevention (35%)
These echo the concerns identified in the 2023 survey.
Your top learning priorities are:
Psychological health and safety (61%)
Dementia care (43%)
Musculoskeletal injury prevention (35%)
Some of the barriers to implementing health and safety changes in your organizations include:
Lack of time (39%), staff (39%), and funding (39%)
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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