Occupational Hazards in the Health Sector
This e-tool is intended for use by people in charge of occupational health and safety for health workers including those who want to know what WHO and ILO recommend for the protection of their health and safety.
Sensory or Comfort Room
A physical space for patients that stimulates the senses (sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste) and intends to reduce their distress and agitation.
Healing Garden
A therapeutic space at a hospital or healthcare facility that is specifically devoted to nature content and intended to improve the wellbeing of patients, visitors and health workers.
Collective Leadership
Collective leadership which is strongly advocated by international stakeholders as a key approach for health service delivery involves multiple professionals sharing viewpoints and knowledge with the potential to influence positively the quality of care and staff well-being.
Key Ingredients of Anti-Stigma Programmes for Healthcare Providers
Face to face stigma reduction training for healthcare providers was conducted within Canada’s Opening Minds anti-stigma programme. Thirty-seven contact-based education programmes were evaluated to identify the key ingredients associated with attitude change. Table 1 (p. 252) provides a summary of these findings.