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Courses and Events for Health Care

Dialogue on Dementia: Keeping Safe TV Program

The goal of the program is to promote quality care for people with dementia and to minimize violent and aggressive behaviours towards their care givers. The program will air in Metro Vancouver on the following dates and times:

  • Sunday, February 19th at 11 pm
  • Saturday, February 25th at 4 pm

The video will be posted on YouTube and WorkSafeBC.com by mid-February but if you would like a DVD copy of the show please email: .

3rd International Conference on Violence in the Health Sector new item

WorkSafeBC is a proud supporter of this conference, being held in Richmond, BC, October 24 to 26, 2012. Details about the call for abstracts, sponsorship, vendor displays, and participant registration will become available at: http://oudconsultancy.nl/.

For the proceedings of the 2010 conference, held at Amsterdam, The Netherlands go to: http://oudconsultancy.nl/Resources/Proceedings_Violence_Health_Sector_2010.pdf.

WorkSafeBC and Health Care: Working to Prevent Injury & Disease

Webinar LIVE! on OHS Connect
Thursday, September 8th, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

The gang from Industry and Labour Services will discuss how WorkSafeBC views the Health Care sector, from the "big picture" to how to take advantage of existing resources to make your workplace safer. The session will include the premiere of our new WorkSafeBC health care video entitled "Health care injuries: worse than you think," a one-minute awareness video done in a humorous fashion. To participate in this webinar, sign up for OHS Connect and go to Knowledge to Action for registration details.

Working Safely with Dementia (Part 2)

Caring for People with Dementia: Understanding and Minimizing Aggressive Response Behaviours Part 2

On November 24, 2010 WorkSafeBC hosted a workshop on "Caring for People with Dementia: Understanding and Minimizing Aggressive Response Behaviours" for employers and workers in residential and home care and community who had attended the information session on working safely with dementia on October 5th. Andrea Felzmann, Regional Advisor for the Geropsychiatric Education Program (GPEP), Vancouver Coastal Health conducted the workshop along with 11 facilitators. Below you will find all of the material and resources used in the workshop including samples and blank copies of forms and documents.

Presentations

  • Dr. Elizabeth Drance, introduction presentation PDF (6 MB)
  • Andrea Felzmann, workshop conductor's presentation PDF (6 MB)

Workshop participant responses to two questions

  1. What are some anticipated barriers to change? (in implementing person centered care at your worksite)
  2. Strategies we will try to overcome these barriers? (in implementing person centered care at your worksite)

Summary of Barriers to Implement and Support Person-Centred Care (from the November 5, 2010 workshop) PDF (151 KB)

Samples & Forms

  • Workshop Case Study (Ellen) PDF (286 KB)
  • Identification of Behaviours and Guidelines for Interventions PDF (163 KB)
  • Behaviour Pattern Record, FILLED IN for reference PDF (142 KB)
  • Behaviour Pattern Record, BLANK for you to use PDF (137 KB)
  • Geropsychiatric Education Program (GPEP) Model PDF (241 KB)
  • GPEP Behavioural Assessment Tool, FILLED IN for reference PDF (126 KB)
  • GPEP Behavioural Assessment Tool, BLANK for you to use PDF (91 KB)
  • My Daily Care Needs, FILLED IN for reference PDF (91 KB)
  • My Daily Care Needs, BLANK for you to use PDF (78 KB)
  • Behavioural Escalation Continuum Model: Responding to Persons with Dementia PDF (172 KB)
  • Care Strategies for Clients with Dementia & Communication with Persons with Dementia PDF (232 KB)
  • Dementia: Understanding Risks and Preventing Violence PDF (957 KB)
  • Look at Me: understanding involves knowing the person (reference material) PDF (118 KB)
  • Identification of Agitated & Excessive Behaviours & Client-Centered Interventions PDF (540 KB)

Working Safely with Dementia

Caring for People with Dementia: Understanding and Minimizing Aggressive Response Behaviours

On October 5, 2010 WorkSafeBC hosted two half-day information sessions on "Caring for People with Dementia: Understanding and Minimizing Aggressive Response Behaviours" for employers and workers in healthcare.

The session provided an overview of:

    • the needs and challenges of caring for people with dementia
    • why people with dementia may demonstrate challenging response behaviours, including aggression, and what they may be trying to communicate through these behaviours
    • how effective care planning can remove or minimize aggressive response behaviours
    • how to incorporate WorkSafeBC's regulatory requirements into the care planning process

Agenda for October 5, 2010 (PDF 130 KB)

play video Reflections on a Rising Tide, presented by Jean Blake, Chief Executive Officer, Alzheimer Society of B.C.
Slide Presentation (PDF 1.3 MB)
View video (23 min 52 sec)

play video Supporting People with Dementia---What do I need to make a difference, presented by Elisabeth Drance, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry, UBC and Geriatric Psychiatrist, Heart Program, Vancouver Coastal Health
Slide Presentation (PDF 287 KB)
View video (36 min 38 sec)

play video Creating A Climate Of Safety For People Living With Dementia and Their Professional Caregivers, presented by Anita Wahl, Co-ordinator, Geriatric Psychiatry Programs, Residential Care and Assisted Living, Fraser Health
Slide Presentation (PDF 1 MB)
View video (19 min 02 sec)

play video Understanding Where Behaviours Come From - Geropsychiatric Education Program (GPEP), presented by Andrea Felzmann, Regional Advisor for the Geropsychiatric Education Program, Vancouver Coastal Health
Slide Presentation (PDF 5.8 MB)
View video (43 min 41 sec)

play video Violence Prevention in Healthcare & The Role of WorkSafeBC Prevention Officers, presented by Jacqueline Dulac, Occupational Safety Officer, WorkSafeBC
Slide Presentation (PDF 296 KB)
View video (26 min 37 sec)

Patient Handling Workshop

On November 5, 2009 and May 4, 2010 Shoppers HomeHealthCare and WorkSafeBC hosted patient handling workshops. The workshops were for care aides and other front line staff who provide direct patient care. Attendees received instruction from professional trainers on the use of ceiling lifts, floor lifts and other transfer assist devices. The goal of these workshops were to improve workers' skills using the equipment, which they could then take back to their facility and share with their coworkers.

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 Learning and Development Opportunities

http://www.phsa.ca/HealthProfessionals/Occupational-Health-Safety/Learning-Development-Opportunities.htm

"Online opportunities for BC healthcare staff are available to develop healthcare-specific occupational health and safety knowledge and skills. The Online Learning Centre houses a variety of healthcare-specific courses free-of-charge to anyone working in BC healthcare."

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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