Health & Safety Resources

Infection Prevention and Control

Videos

 

Washing Hands Saves Lives

 

Preventing Needle Sticks Activate and Control

 

Stuck by a Needle

Resources

• (WorkSafe BC) Controlling Exposure:  Protecting Workers from Infectious  Disease »
• (College of Nurses Ontario) Infection Prevention and Control »

Falls Prevention at Home

Videos

 

Fall Prevention: General Home Safety

 

Fall Prevention: Kitchen

 

Fall Prevention: Bathroom Grab Bars

 

Fall Prevention: Outdoors

Resources

• Finding Balance BC Website »
• How can you help prevent falls? (VCH Website) »
• Seniors' health (VCH Website) »
• Falls Prevention Poster »

Workplace Violence Prevention

Videos

 

Leave When It’s Unsafe

 

Home Care

 

Violence and Aggression 1

 

Violence and Aggression 2

 

Warning Signs

 

Long Term Care

 

Violence in Healthcare – My Family Shouldn’t Have to Worry

Resources

• (Worksafe BC) Home and Community Health Worker Handbook »
• (Worksafe BC) Communicate Patient Information: Prevent Violence-related Injuries to Health Care and Social Service Workers »
• (Worksafe BC) Dementia: Understanding Risks and Preventing Violence »
• (Worksafe BC) Working Alone: A Handbook for Small Business »

Working With Dementia

Videos

 

Introduction

 

How to Approach Residence

 

Stop and Assess - Only Fools Rush In

 

When All The Right Stuff Doesn't Work

 

Bath Time - Easing The Stress

Resources

• (BC Ministry of Health) Best Practice Guidelines for Accommodating and Managing Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia in Residential Care »

General

Videos

 

Healthcare Injuries

 

Ceiling Lifts

 

Distracted Drivers

 

Falls in Healthcare

 

Two Person Care Needs a Planned Approach

Resources

• Mesothelioma Guide