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Courses and Events for Health Care

Patient Handling Workshop new item

You are invited to a hands-on patient handling workshop on Thursday, November 5th, at the Fort Langley Golf Course, hosted by Shoppers HomeHealthCare and WorkSafeBC.

This workshop is for care aides and other front line staff who provide direct patient care. Attendees will receive instruction from professional trainers on the use of ceiling lifts, floor lifts and other transfer assist devices. This is a hands-on session where transfers and repositioning tasks will be practiced using the equipment. The goal of the workshop is to improve workers' skills using the equipment, which they can then take back to your facility to share with their coworkers.

Registration is limited to 2 workers from each facility, but we are accepting 2 additional names for a waitlist. Two sessions will be run, one in the morning and a second repeated in the afternoon. Please indicate which session each worker will attend. The cost of the workshop is $25 per person.

For more information please contact Shelagh Locke at 604-233-4067 or email

Medical Laser Safety Officer Training Course new item

Date: December 7th - 8th, 2009
Location: Abbotsford Regional Hospital & Cancer Centre, Fraser 1 Conference Rooms 3A & 3B

WorkSafeBC is a sponsor of this two day course which is designed for either the beginner or the intermediate student. Emphasis is on the development of a comprehensive laser safety program within a variety of differing health care facilities, and will assist participants in implementing the duties of the Medical Laser Safety Officer (MLSO).

At the conclusion of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Discuss the fundamental concepts of laser science, biophysics, and tissue effects of lasers.
  • Determine hazards associated with healthcare laser systems, and appropriate control measures required.
  • Identify guidelines for development of a laser safety program

Instructor Penny Smalley is an independent nurse consultant working in the field of laser technology and safety since 1980. She works with many international professional organizations to design and implement safety education programs, including the American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery. She presented a similar course in Richmond in 2007, which received overwhelmingly positive feedback.

Course Fee: $250.00

Contact (quinn.danyluk@fraserhealth.ca) or (anthony.yu@fraserhealth.ca) for registration.

H1N1 Influenza Pandemic Preparedness Training for Health Care Affiliates new item

OHSAH is offering training for long-term care and home care affiliates throughout BC in September and October, to help prepare for a potential Novel H1N1 influenza pandemic expected this flu season.

Three courses are offered:

  1. Creating and Implementing an Exposure Control Plan for Pandemic Planning
  2. Assessing and Controlling Personal Risk
  3. Fit Testing N-95 Respirators

More information on course content and a list of training dates and locations is available online. You can register online, or via (learnwithus@ohsah.bc.ca), or by phone (778-328-8084).

Injury Prevention and Disability Management for Long Term Care and Home Care Providers

On May 27, 2009, the Health Employers' Association of BC and WorkSafeBC hosted an information session on strategies, tools and resources which long term care and home care employers, managers, and supervisors can use to improve worker safety and claims management. The theme of the session was employers helping employers build safer workplaces.

Agenda for May 27, 2009 (PDF 90 KB)

South Fraser Home Support's Safety Program and Disability Management, Presented by Barbara Valois and Marcia Klassen:

Patient Handling - tools and resources, Presented by Marjorie Brims, Interior Health Authority:

Violence Prevention - tools and resources, Presented by Leslie Gamble, Interior Health Authority:

Building a Culture for Safety and Care, Presented by Geri Pearson and Meg Roberts, Delta Hospital Extended Care, Fraser Health Authority:

Injury Prevention and Disability Management for Home Care Providers

On November 21, 2008, the Health Employers' Association of BC and WorkSafeBC hosted an information session on strategies, tools and resources which home care employers, managers, and supervisors can use to improve worker safety and claims management. The theme of the session was employers helping employers build safer workplaces.

Agenda for November 21, 2008 (PDF 76 KB)

South Fraser Home Support's Safety Program and Disability Management, Presented by Barbara Valois and Marcia Klassen:

Home Support Redesign: Group Scheduling & Fixed Hour Positions - Impact on Safety (PDF 210 KB), Presented by Mona Groves, Vancouver Coastal Health (C

Looking for Leverage: Finding Tools to Enhance Injury Prevention Efforts in Community Care, Presented by Marjorie Brims, Interior Health Authority:

Delirium in the Older Person, Presented by Sandie Somers, St. Joseph's Hospital:

Infectious Diseases in High-Risk Communities - Information Session, October 14, 2008

WorkSafeBC hosted a half-day information session on "Infectious Diseases in High-Risk Communities" for social service and community care employers and workers.

The focus was on current and emerging trends in infectious diseases in high-risk communities, including MRSA and TB.

How to Safely Move Bariatric Patients - Information Session, June 11, 2008

WorkSafeBC hosted an information session on strategies and equipment required to safely transport, lift and move bariatric patients (patients who weigh 100+ lbs over their ideal body weight) within and between healthcare facilities.

The Canadian Obesity Network provided an overview of the bariatric population and demographics in BC. The Interior Health Authority, Calgary Emergency Medical Services, and equipment vendors, including Arjo, Accessibility Solutions, and Shoppers HomeHealthCare, presented information, tools and resources to assist healthcare facilities safely move bariatric patients.

Violence in High-Risk Communities - Information Session, June 3, 2008

This information session was held specifically for social service and community care employers and workers dealing with violence in their high-risk communities. The morning session consisted of three presentations: the Vancouver Police Department, The City of Vancouver and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. A copy of the morning's agenda, the presentations and the violence risk assessment tools presented are available.

Safe Needle Information Session

This session reviewed the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation changes for safety engineered needles effective January 1, 2008.
Associated Resources:

Source: WorkSafeBC WorkSafeBC

Pandemic Awareness & Pandemic Planning

http://www.ccohs.ca/products/courses/pandemic_aware/

"CCOHS has launched two e-courses on pandemic influenza, Pandemic Awareness and Pandemic Planning, to help companies understand the risks and protect their staff and operations. The courses offer practical, step-by-step information to help workplaces plan and prepare for the impact of such a crisis."

WorkSafe Courses

WorkSafe education courses are offered by the WorkSafeBC WorkSafe Education Network -- training providers from all sectors that meet the criteria the Board has specified. Each of the six one-day WorkSafe courses enables employers and workers to achieve different objectives.

Joint Health and Safety Committee Training

http://www.bcit.ca/study/courses/ochs1001

Interactive course includes an overview of effective safety and health programs, the BC WCB legislation, safety committee functions and responsibilities, workplace inspections and accident investigations.

Healthcare Education & Learning Program

http://www.ohsah.bc.ca/EN/about_help/

OHSAH's Healthcare Education and Learning Program (HELP) brings quality healthcare-specific education and training on occupational health and safety issues to Joint Occupational Health and Safety Committees, healthcare workers, supervisors, management, and union representatives.

Downtown Eastside Health Care Service Providers Information Session - June 9, 2006

This information session was held specifically for downtown eastside health care service providers. The morning session consisted of four presentations: violence, MSI, needlesticks and bedbugs. A copy of the morning's agenda, speaker bios, the four presentations and the session evaluation report are available.



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