Workplace safety has never been more important
When the COVID-19 pandemic first hit, nurses rose to the challenge to care for British Columbians and throughout this crisis, our primary focus is on the health and safety of nurses.
We are working hard to ensure our members have ready access to necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) such as N95 respirators, gowns, gloves and face shields. Despite this work, access to PPE that meets national safety standards remains a concern for BC's nurses.
Nurses need your help while working on the frontlines of COVID-19. Do your part by following public health guidelines, such as:
- practice physical distancing – maintain a distance of at least 2 meters (6 feet)
- practice good hand hygiene - wash your hands
- wear a mask – when physical distancing measures cannot be maintained
- stay home if sick – do not go out if you are ill or are required to self-isolate
Doing your part can help keep case numbers low and hospitalization rates stable.
Help keep nurses and other health care workers safe in order to ensure someone is there to help you, when you need it most.