Health Care Update - June 28, 2010
"Care For Those Who Care For You" - Violence in Healthcare Videos Health care workers suffer ten times more violence-related injuries than the general workforce. In October 2008, an ad campaign was launched on Vancouver Island to raise public awarenessabout the impacts of violence on health care workers. Three "ice hockey" television spots ran for a month as part of the "Care For Those Who Care For You" campaign. WorkSafeBC partnered with the Vancouver Island Health Authority, BC Nurses' Union, Health Sciences Association, Hospital Employees' Union, Occupational Health & Safety Agency for Healthcare, and BC's Ministry of Health Services on this pilot project. To view the videos, go to worksafebc.com.

Mark Your Calendars - Tuesday October 5th WorkSafeBC will be hosting an Information Session on Working with Dementia: Safe Work Practices for Caregivers WorkSafeBC is hosting two half-day information sessions on "Work with Dementia: Safe Work Practices for Caregivers" at the Vancouver Public Library. Stay tuned for registration information and session details coming in mid-July.

Innovation at Work Innovation at Work supports research for the development of practical, shop-floor solutions that translate new knowledge into practice, or that solve specific problems in workplaces. It is also designed to support development and evaluation of educational projects that will benefit workers and employers by assisting employers to ensure safety and health protection of workers in B.C. and/or in our partners' jurisdictions. Notice of Intent Deadline: July 5, 2010, 4:00 p.m. Application Deadline: August 9, 2010, 4:00 p.m. To get more information go to worksafebc.com.

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