SWITCH BC Safety, Wellbeing, Innovation, Training & Collaboration in Healthcare. We are unions, employers & physicians. Caring for the people who care for us.
Congratulations Dr. Lui! We are so lucky to have your leadership guiding the development of a community physician health and safety program.
What a terrific President you will be!
Congratulations to our next president-elect Dr Charlene Lui, a family physician practicing in community & facility settings for 27 years. “I thank each one of you for your support & ongoing commitment to the profession & to the people of BC.” ow.ly/H8zX50QfHe7
Health care workers need violence prevention training that reflects their day-to-day work.
Take the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum questionnaire to help update the training program so it meets your needs.
Have Your Say 👉 bit.ly/3LuFiF4#BChealth#SWITCHBC
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Are you a health care worker who has experienced or witnessed violence in the workplace?
Complete the questionnaire to help update the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program.
Have Your Say 👉 bit.ly/3LuFiF4#BChealth#SWITCHBC
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Happy Canadian Multiculturalism Day! Today, we celebrate the kaleidoscope of cultures that make Canada vibrant and strong. Let us embrace our differences, learn from one another, and forge a future where inclusivity and harmony thrive.
#MulticulturalismDay
You have the right to be safe and healthy at work.
That’s why we are updating the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program for health care workers.
Complete the questionnaire and have Your Say 👉 bit.ly/3LuFiF4#BChealth#SWITCHBC
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Got a few minutes? Help us update the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program to include current challenges faced by healthcare workers.
Take the questionnaire 👉 bit.ly/3LuFiF4#BChealth
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Happy Pride Month, everyone! Join us in spreading love, support, and understanding throughout our communities. Sending a special shoutout to health care teams in the LGBTQIA2S community. We see you and your tremendous work in keeping healthcare workplaces safe and healthy.
Happy Indigenous Peoples Day! At SWITCH BC, we are committed to listening and learning, to truth and reconciliation, and to finding better ways of being on this land.
#indigenouspeoplesday
Happy Filipino Heritage Month! Did you know that 1 in 5 Filipinos in Canada call Metro Vancouver their home, and almost 1/3 of people of Filipino heritage work in healthcare and social services? Thank you for choosing Canada as your home and joining the healthcare sector.
Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures in our lives. To all the fathers working in healthcare: your selfless dedication and unwavering commitment to caring for others are deeply appreciated. Thank you for what you do.
Are you a healthcare worker who has faced violence in the workplace?
Help us update the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program to better meet the needs of all people working in healthcare.
Take the questionnaire 👉 bit.ly/3LuFiF4#BChealth
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Together, we can create a Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program that meets the needs of people working in healthcare today.
Take our short questionnaire and help us create safer healthcare workplaces. bit.ly/3LuFiF4#BChealth#ViolencePrevention
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June is dedicated to raising awareness about men's health and encouraging all men to #moveforyourmentalhealth. The benefits of physical activity on your health and overall wellbeing are tremendous, and every little bit counts.
Learn more: menshealthfoundation.ca/cana…
As a healthcare worker, you face unique challenges when it comes to violence in the workplace.
That’s why we need your help to update the Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum training program.
Have Your Say 👉 bit.ly/3LuFiF4#BChealth
ALT Colourful illustration of a healthcare worker with a cane standing next to the words, “If you work in healthcare, we want to hear from you.” Below in bold capital letters are the words, “Help us improve the provincial violence prevention curriculum"
Doctors: access confidential support – anytime you need it. Call the Physician Health Program's 24-hour helpline for private, discreet assistance with issues that you and your family may be facing. #MentalHealth matters! Learn more: physicianhealth.com
As healthcare continues to evolve, so should violence prevention training.
The Provincial Violence Prevention Curriculum was last updated in 2016 and needs a refresh to keep up with the changing needs of people working in healthcare.
Share your thoughts bit.ly/3LuFiF4
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We are proud to be a sponsor at Quality Forum hosted by our community partner @healthqualitybc. We are excited to join the conversation to strengthen quality of care - that means caring for the people who care for us. Stop by the booth to say hi and learn more about us. #QF23
National Indigenous History Month is a time for Canadians to gain knowledge about the rich heritage of Indigenous people and make a personal commitment to learning the true history of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and move toward reconciliation.
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Happy Pride Month, everyone! Join us in spreading love, support, and understanding throughout our communities. Sending a special shoutout to health care teams in the LGBTQIA2S community. We see you and your tremendous work in keeping healthcare workplaces safe and healthy.
Happy National Health and Fitness Day! Take time today to move your body in a way that makes you feel good. From dancing to hiking to swimming to skipping – being active is part of a healthy lifestyle and improves your overall wellbeing.
#LetsMoveCanada