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Aug 25
2022

Spotlight on new staff – Kunval Mahmood

Today we’d like to introduce you to a new member of the SafeCare BC team, Kunval Mahmood, Pandemic Response Advisor. Kunval is passionate about supporting her community and is looking […]

Aug 23
2022

Staying up-to-date with your adult immunizations | National Immunization Awareness Month

Are your vaccinations up to date as an adult? Contrary to what we think, vaccines are not just for children. Keeping track and up-to-date with vaccinations as an adult is […]

Aug 18
2022

SafeCare BC in the news

SafeCare BC has made the news! Several media outlets in the BC Interior have shared a story on our upcoming Vaccine Basics course. The course will be available this September […]

Aug 15
2022

Refusal of unsafe work – procedural change

As of August 22, if a worker refuses unsafe work, their employer can not assign the task to another worker until they have resolved the matter. Section 3.12 Procedure for […]

Aug 15
2022

Spotlight on New Staff – Mark Ryan

Earlier this year, Mark Ryan joined the team as our Vaccine Education and Training Advisor.   Mark has a Bachelor of Kinesiology and Bachelor of Education with a minor in […]

Jul 21
2022

Prepare for wildfire season with these resources

Hot summer weather brings increased potential for wildfires, resulting in poor air quality. Poor air quality impacts all British Columbians but can be particularly difficult for seniors, those that need […]

Jul 13
2022

Keeping Staff Safe in the Heat

Now that we’re into the summer months, extreme heat events are more likely and it’s important to think about how to keep staff safe and comfortable. This is especially important […]

Jul 12
2022

Capsa Healthcare Impresses Safety Den Audience with NexysADC

SafeCare BC’s Safety Den—the Dragons’ Den-inspired health and safety competition—took place this past June at the BC Care Provider’s annual conference in Whistler. The show not only returned to a […]

Jul 08
2022

Update on Booster Vaccines for Fall 2022

Last week, the National Advisory Committee on Immunization published interim guidance on a fall 2022 COVID-19 vaccine booster (a ‘second booster’ or ‘fourth dose’). BC’s Health Minister, Adrian Dix, confirmed […]

Jun 29
2022

“Small changes go a long way” – SafeCare BC CEO speaks on incivility with Radio NL

https://bjy6af.p3cdn1.secureserver.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Radio-NL-Interview-Saleema-June-29-2022-Incivility-Interview.mp3 Mental health and staff well-being is the top health and safety concern of the respondents of our annual member survey. SafeCare BC CEO Saleema Dhalla spoke with Radio NL […]

Jun 29
2022

Putting the care back in healthcare: SafeCare BC member survey reveals mental health of care workers top health and safety concern

A recent SafeCare BC member survey revealed that 60 percent of the nearly 750 respondents said the mental health and wellbeing of staff was their top health and safety concern. […]

Jun 28
2022

SafeCare BC Market Penetration Report – 2022

WorkSafeBC has published the results of its market penetration survey for SafeCare BC. WorkSafeBC funds several Health and Safety Associations in the province, each covering a different industry sector. These […]