SCHIPP Peer Leader Training (PDGH)

2-day training  | Attendance at both sessions is required

Committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all healthcare workers (HCW) and patients/residents and Clients. Southern Health–Santé Sud will demonstrate its commitment by providing financial, physical and human resources to reduce hazards and encourage safe and healthy work practices during client handling. The Region will promote a culture of safety and shared responsibility for a minimal lift environment that includes safe client handling and movement among all health care workers (HCW).

The Safe Client Handling and Injury Prevention Program for Peer Leaders has been developed to familiarize the front-line staff selected to be Leaders with the Safe Client Handling and Injury Prevention Program framework and goals. The Peer Leaders will be provided with strategies to support their co-workers with the implementation of the revised Safe Client Handling and Injury Prevention Program.

Who should attend: Nurses (RN, RPN, LPN), Home Care Resource Coordinators, Clinical Resource Nurses and Health Care Aide employees

Held in the Classroom

Note:  this is an active session; participants should come prepared with proper footwear and clothing conducive for participating in the safe client handling techniques. Please wear clothing that is non-restrictive, proper footwear (for example, running shoes), and minimal amount of jewelry.

• Participants will be responsible for their own food/snacks/refreshments.
• The sessions will be open to approximately 8 registrants
• Registration closes one week prior to the session

Registration: email the event organizers listed with details:  Full Name, Employee ID#, Home/Cell#, Personal Email and date of the course you wish to register for. Home phone/email is required in case of last minute course cancellations/postponements.

Reference policy:   CLI.4110.PL.003 Safe Client Handling and Injury Prevention Program