Workplace Violence Prevention In Health Care
This guide to the law for hospitals, long-term care homes and home care aims to help employers, supervisors and workers understand their obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and O. Reg. 67/93 – Health Care and Residential Facilities Regulation, including workplace violence prevention.
Disconnecting From Work Policy
Employers that employ 25 or more employees in Ontario on January 1 of any year are required to have a written policy on disconnecting from work (i.e., not engaging in work-related communications, including emails, telephone calls, video calls or sending or reviewing other messages, to be free from the performance of work).
Position Statement On Bullying
A clear stance on harassment, bullying and any behaviour that undermines midwives in any work setting. An invitation to denounce bullying in practice groups, birth centres, hospitals and all other places of work and life and address it through a four-prong approach.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Position Statement
A clear stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion and the development of an Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment policy in midwifery.
Racial Justice Position Statement
A clear stance on racial justice and a call to address and dismantle both the systemic and interpersonal racism in midwifery.
Policy and Procedures On The Accomodation of Mental Illness
This document outlines the accommodation process and provides guidance to help managers and supervisors take proactive steps to ensure employees with mental illness are offered appropriate supports.