Workplace injuries reach far beyond just the person who is injured. It spans to reach the employer and employees, family and friends, and local community… not to mention the entire patient rehabilitation and return to work team who is striving for one individual’s success.This journey can be challenging for everyone, and often everyone is looking for a hero to step up. To stay mentally motivated, work together, and stay on track requires that exact type of mindset – The Hero Mindset.

Culturally different people don’t just look or sound different; they think differently because they were taught to communicate and think differently by the school system that educated them. These differences often lead to misunderstandings and frustrations when meetings involve people who grew up in different parts of the world. These misunderstandings can have significantly negative consequences when it comes to health care decisions. Through a combination of insightful diagrams, powerful an...

Learning objective:To assist the attendee in better diagnosing psychiatric conditions causing chronic pain and other functional somatic syndromes, applying appropriate therapies, and making more accurate prognostications about recovery and return to work.Hopefully the presentation enables clinicians to envision a more comprehensive psychological and behavioural program in addition to medical and physical and occupational therapy services which will assist in optimizing the care of ...

Learning objectives:Understanding Duty to Cooperate and Duty to Maintain EmploymentPotential Breaches to the Duty to Cooperate and Duty to Maintain Employment LegislationBenefits of early return to work and activation on the jobUnderstanding suitable workTerminationsThe role of external providers with the new legislation

Learning objectives:1. Improve skills in assessment and treatment planning with mental health disability.2. Review evidence-based rehabilitation strategies to improve outcomes.3. Address common barriers to recovery and return to work.

Come meet the owner of Gabi and Jules – a small business owner with big visions on what can be possible. Listen to the story of Lisa Beecroft, the owner of Gabi and Jules who has made a conscious effort to provide an inclusive place of employment for individuals of all abilities. Hear her reflect on the challenges faced as an employer in creating a safe place for all to work and feel comfortable, and more importantly, the numerous benefits to all those involved.

Our new Chief Medical Officer will introduce himself, share a little bit about his background, and offer insights into his key areas of focus with WorkSafeBC. These include a broader health care strategy, professional practice, outcome-focused treatment pathways, and more!

Join us for a collaborative session, showcasing the importance of each stakeholder in the recovery and return-to-work journey of an injured worker. An employer, health care provider, and case manager will offer insights into their role, and their primary responsibilities in supporting the worker in recovery and reattachment to the workplace. Each will share their perspective on the process, including their own unique challenges, what beneficial strategies they utilize, and how we can identify...