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WorkSafe BC Webinar: Mental Disorders Presumptive Clause Changes
Back in April, SafeCare BC informed you about the amendments made to the mental disorder presumptive clause.Now on June 19 at 12PM, WorkSafeBC will be offering a free webinar to further discuss the changes.
With the presumptive clause now covering nurses, care aides, and emergency dispatchers, it is important to know what this means for you. Presenters Mike Paine and Ed Dowling have extensive knowledge of health and safety and will walk members through the changes to the presumptive regulation.
The webinar is 45 minutes, with the last 15 minutes of that being open to Q&A.
CONGRATULATIONS LANGARA STUDENTS
Thanks to Willie Woo, our partner at Nestle, two students from Langara have been selected for 2-year paid PSNM memberships!
Langara students Karolyn Frunicillo and Ranju Kondal, successfully met the criteria in applying and the Society is very happy to welcome them.
Congratulations Karolyn and Ranju!
go2HR - BC Tourism Employers Newsletter
The Resource for people in Tourism - Available Now
JUSTICE INSTITUTE OF BC - CENTRE FOR LEADERSHIP
Discover JIBC's latest opportunities, events, workshops and training.
Be The One Inspiring Your Team!
Training & Facilitation Capstone, July 16
For full schedules and details...
Culture Change in ACTION Webinars
The Sharing the Vision Webinar Series features 30-minute interactive webinars designed to share new ideas and information to inspire and challenge us as we work together to share the vision and change the culture of aging.
Free with advanced registration
Thursday, August 15, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Thursday, October 17, 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM EST
Centre for Conflict Resolution Programs
The JIBC courses and programs are designed to help you communicate more effectively and provide you with new skills and knowledge to enhance your relationships within your workplace and community. Most courses can be taken as part of a certificate or on an individual basis.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW COURSE CALENDAR
Upcoming Courses at New Westminster Campus Include:
Building Your Communications Toolbox
Foundations of ConRes
Dealing with Defensiveness
Define Issues and Set Agenda
Infection Control: Webber Teleclasses
Infection control champions, Infection Prevention Core Practices, Framework for Behavioural Infectious Risks in Acute Care.
WorkSafe BC on 2019 Preliminary Rates
Get an overview of the injury rate trends for your sector and see how you can use WorkSafeBC's Employer Health and Safety Planning Toolkit to view your own organization's safety trends and how to reduce injury rates.
INFOGRAPHIC DOWNLOADS AVAILABLE
Download these interesting infographic PDFs for 2017 injury trends for both long-term care and home care/community health support.
SafeCare BC Workshops
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum
Connections: Working with People with Dementia (In partnership with Alzheimer Society of BC)
Occupational Health & Safety Committee Part I
If you have any questions or you require assistance with registration, please contact training@safecarebc.ca or call the Programs and Events Coordinator for SafeCare BC, Marjahn O'Connor, at 604.630.5572 ext. 242.
Did You Miss SafeCare BC Mental Health Webinars? Not to worry. Recordings are available on their website.
Check this link: Watch 3-part Mental Health Webinar Series
NUTRITION MONTH: March 2019
Nutrition Month Resources are READY! | Plan your campaign | Feature Recipes | Resources + Tools
Dietitians of Canada annual Nutrition Month Campaign:
Unlock the Potential of Food
Once again, March is Nutrition Month and this year Dietitians of Canada is launching the campaign to help Canadians Unlock the Potential of Food. In addition, Dietitians Day will be celebrated on March 20th. Find out more and get your resources ready in advance HERE
Professional Development from SafeCare BC
Did you know that SafeCare BC provides professional development for continuing care workers in BC? Here are a few of their upcoming workshops over the summer:
Creating Connections: Working with People with Dementia
LPN Leadership Training
Safe Client Handling
Occupational Health & Safety Committee
Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum
Health and Safety Program Audit
PICNet WEBINARS, EVENTS & PRESENTATIONS
The Provincial Infection Control Network's webinars and teleclasses schedules, as well as many archived sessions are available! Information follows on both the upcoming sessions and archived webinars. Check PICNet here for education opportunities.
CONFERENCE LINE: 1-877-385-4099 PASS CODE: 7188720#
Download past slide presentations here:
- Bruce Gamage: Getting the (Red) Dirt Out: A Review of BC's Environmental Cleaning Guidelines
- Guanghong Han: The impact of vancomycin-resistant enterococi (VRE) policy and practice change in British Columbia
- Helen Evans (on behalf of the BC Hand Hygiene Communications Group): Many Hands Make Light Work: A Year of Hand Hygiene Campaigns
New Infection Control Precautions E-Learning
Check our DIGEST page for details on the new infection control precautions for rare and emerging pathogens e-learning, from PICnet.
RESOURCE FOR COMING IDDSI
International Dysphagia Diet Standardization Initiative
The implementation for the IDDSI is coming - are you ready? The IDDSI committee has responded to requests from the international community by leading the roll-out and implementation of the IDDSI Framework. This global initiative will improve the lives of over 590 million people living with dysphagia.
EDUCATION: Foodsafe Level 1 Refresher
Did you know that FOODSAFE Level 1 certificates expire?
The FOODSAFE Level 1 Refresher is an inexpensive and convenient way to renew your certification since all Level 1 certificates issued in BC are valid for 5 years. Therefore, certificates issued prior to July 29, 2013 will expire this coming July 29, 2018!
You can take the Level 1 Refresher online. FOOD SAFE Level 1 Refresher takes 1-3 hours and must be completed within 10 days (including weekends) from the start date of the course, including your final examination.
The fee is $45. Register through Open School BC.
Culinary Arts Program at University of the Fraser Valley
Starting in August!
The UFV's Culinary Arts Program trains aspiring cooks to work in all styles of kitchens from small family-style restaurants to large multinational hotels and health care institutions. The program is 39 weeks from August until May. When graduated, you'll be a second year apprentice having completed your PC 1 and be front loaded with the written and practical exams for PC 2.
Granville Island Market Tours
A Foodie Highlight Featuring the Best of Granville Island!
Weave expertly through the busy Public Market, skipping the line at the best food shops and artisans to taste over 20 signature Canadian food cultures.
Tours are 2 hours, 10:30am - 12:30pm, running daily in the summer, and Thursdays-Sundays between September 19 and May 20. All food and drink tastings are included!
Canada Food & Beverage Tradeshows
Stay up to date with food and beverage trade shows in Canada!
From Retailers to Manufacturers and Suppliers, there is always a conference or trade show happening somewhere!
PAST EVENTS
Annual PSNM EDUCATION DAY: OCTOBER 27th 2017
Our annual education day will be held on Friday, October 27th at the Power to Change in Langley. This is an excellent event and an opportunity to earn your extra CE points. The day will start at 0730 for breakfast and continue until 3:30pm.
Featured Speakers: Terri Dowton from the Employers' Advisers Office and Daniel Fontane from the BC Care Providers Association
Certificates will be handed out to go towards your OH & S Learning, the Fraser Health Licensing Dietician discussing menu planning and the Residential Care Regulations of BC.
Annual CSNM Conference 2017!
The Annual CSNM Conference was held in Ottawa, June 14-16 and members of the Pacific Society of Nutrition Management is there to celebrate with Peers and mark Canada's 150th!
PSNM Annual General Meeting - April 28, 2017
Join your colleagues and industry leaders at the upcoming PSNM AGM on April 28th in Langley. Earn CE points to attend! Featured Guest Speakers, Lunch Vendors' Showcase, news and updates.
The AGM Day Outline:
07:30 – 0825: Breakfast Hosted by Willie Woo from Nestles
Menu: Eggs Benny Bar for Breakfast with choice of Back Bacon, Smoked Salmon, Veggies and Fresh Fruit Salad, New Sunsational Express line of juices, Coffee/Tea and Specialty Hot Drinks
08:30 – 10:00 PSNM AGM
10:00 – 11:00 Fraser Health Licensing Dietician Suvarna Rao
11:00 – 12:15 BC Care Providers Association CEO Daniel Fontaine
12:15 – 1:15 Lunch Vendor Showcase Hosted by Willie Woo from Nestles
MENU: Lobster Ravioli, Braised Beef Ravioli, Portobello & Spinach Ravioli & a variety of sauces
Firehouse Chili with Minors Ancho & Chipotle Flavor Concentrates, Lasagna, Spinach & Artichoke Dip, Baked French Fry & Flavored Gravy Bar, San Pelligrino/Perrier, Nestle and Hagen Daz Ice Cream & Chocolate
1:15 – 1:30: Coffee Break
1:30 – 3:30: The Employers Advisors Office Terry Dowton
CE Points Earned from our AGM
- Competency #6 Human Resources
- Competency #4 Clinical Nutrition
- Competency #7 Finance
- Competency #1 Professionalism
- Competency #3 Nutrition & Healthy Living