Health-care workers treating patients with monkeypox must wear a fit-tested and seal-checked N-95 respirator, gloves, gowns, and eye protection, and follow isolation protocols similar to those of COVID-19, Public Health Ontario officials say in an infection prevention and control document recently released.
In this episode, we talk about the most common occupational hazards that could affect healthcare workers, like biological and chemical materials, infectious diseases and violent patients. We also tell you how to protect yourself from these work risks and stay safe on the job. To learn more about this topic, we encourage you to read our article titled "Healthcare Worker Safety Tips" by visiting this link: https://www.caringsupport.com/blog/healthcare-worker-safety-tips
Fanshawe College is offering an accelerated Personal Support Worker program to help meet the growing demand for PSWs in the region. The program is available for domestic students and features a condensed schedule that will allow students to graduate with an Ontario College Certificate in six months.
Paramedics, firefighters, and nurses top the list of the jobs most respected by Canadians, according to a recently published survey by Maru Public Opinion. Farmers, medical doctors, and paramedics round out the top five occupations on the list. The survey was conducted in four waves of more than 1,500 samples among randomly selected Canadians.
“Our health-care system and the health workers are in a state of crisis we've never seen,” has said Dr. Katharine Smart, president of the Canadian Medical Association (CMA), who assures the rate of burnout is double what it was pre-pandemic. In light of this situation, the CMA, the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC) and others have developed "health human resources solutions designed to rebuild Canada’s healthcare workforce", including retention bonuses and mental health support.
Have you ever wondered when is the right time for a loved one to transition into long-term care? To speak about this transition process and the ways in which families can help their loved ones receive better care in their new facilities and have an easier adjustment period, we spoke to Sam Peck, Executive Director of Family Councils Ontario who has helped numerous family caregivers and long-term care home staff improve their work to achieve the best possible outcomes for residents and patients.
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