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SUMMARY:Workplace Violence Prevention & De-escalation in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nJoin representatives from the Public Services Health & Safety Association (PSHSA)\, Nurses and Nurse Practitioners of BC (NNPBC)\, and the BC Dental Hygienists’ Association (BCDHA) for a webinar on workplace violence prevention\, de-escalation\, and post-incident response in healthcare settings\, with a focus on nurses\, nurse practitioners\, and dental hygienists in British Columbia. \nGrounded in BC occupational health and safety requirements and trauma-informed\, culturally safe practices\, this webinar will explore factors that contribute to workplace violence\, practical de-escalation techniques\, personal safety considerations\, organizational responsibilities\, and reporting requirements. \nParticipants will also learn about post-incident response strategies\, including reporting\, recovery\, and available supports and resources. The webinar will include interactive polling and a moderated Q&A period. A recording of the session will be posted online after the event. \nRegister Now\n\n\nLearning Objectives:\n\nRecognize common factors that contribute to workplace violence in healthcare settings.\nApply practical de-escalation and personal safety strategies in clinical environments.\nUnderstand organizational responsibilities\, reporting requirements\, and post-incident response practices.\n\n\nSpeaker\nOlena Chapovalov\, RN\, MPH\, CRSP\, is a Health and Safety Consultant with the Public Services Health & Safety Association and has nearly 20 years of experience in workplace violence prevention and employee wellbeing. \nOlena’s background spans complex continuing care\, long-term care\, and mental health and addictions care. Her work focuses on translating research into practical safety initiatives that support safer public service workplaces. \n\nPanelists\n\nAlayna Payne\, Director\, Practice Excellence\, Policy & Knowledge\, Nurses & Nurse Practitioners of BC\nNicole Doré\, Manager\, Practice\, Education & Research\, Nurses & Nurse Practitioners of BC\nShannon Wilson\, Practice and Education Manager\, BC Dental Hygienists’ Association\n\n\nPresented jointly by: \n\n \n \n \n\n\nRegister Now\n\n*Registration deadline is 5 p.m. on the day of the event. You will receive your Continuing Education certificate within 48 hours of the live event. Please keep it for your records; replacement copies cost $10.
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/workplace-violence-prevention-de-escalation-in-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Strategic Instrument Selection Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Full details will be posted soon. \nYou will receive your Continuing Education certificate within 48 hours of the live event. Please keep it for your records; replacement copies cost $10.
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/strategic-instrument-selection-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Strategic Instrument Selection part 2
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Full details will be posted soon. \nYou will receive your Continuing Education certificate within 48 hours of the live event. Please keep it for your records; replacement copies cost $10.
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/strategic-instrument-selection-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Oral-Systemic Health and the Integration of Dentistry into the Healthcare System
DESCRIPTION:Event Description\nThe landscape of contemporary dental practice is evolving toward biologically based therapies and prevention strategies that consider oral health a critical component of overall health and wellness. Join Dr. Anthony Iacopino to explore the integration of dentistry into the primary healthcare system and the management of oral biofilm as a critical component of chronic systemic disease management. \nLearning Objectives:\n\nDiscuss the meaning and relevance of “oral-systemic science/medicine” in modern practice.\nUnderstand the systemic inflammatory consequences of oral biofilm and its role in chronic disease.\nDescribe relationships between oral inflammation and systemic conditions like CVD and diabetes.\nAssess the environment for successful implementation of interprofessional patient management.\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\nDr. Anthony Iacopino\, DMD\, PhD\, is Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus at the University of Manitoba. A recognized international leader in oral-systemic health\, he founded the International Centre for Oral-Systemic Health (ICOSH) in 2008. He has published over 175 peer-reviewed manuscripts and is a renowned advocate for “one patient\, one care plan\, one record.” \nRegistration Opening Soon
URL:https://bcdha.com/event/oral-systemic-health-and-the-integration-of-dentistry-into-the-healthcare-system/
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