Menopause at Work: Supporting Nurses’ Health and Safety Webinar
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Organized by the Workers with Disabilities Caucus and the Senior Nurses’ Network, this webinar features a presentation by Lani deHek, Senior Safety, Ability and Wellness Specialist at BCNU. Members will also be invited to share their experiences with menopause in the workplace and solutions through discussion following the presentation.
Menopause is a continuum that includes perimenopause, menopause and post menopause. Everyone experiences it differently. Our bodies, cultures, identities, and life experiences all affect how we experience menopause and what kinds of support we need. People going through menopause face more barriers to accessing care and appropriate treatment.
Common symptoms such as fatigue, sleep disturbances, heat sensitivity, and cognitive challenges (including forgetfulness and difficulty concentrating) are often worsened by long shifts, heavy workloads, and fast-paced healthcare environments.
When workplaces do not offer the right supports or accommodations, nurses going through menopause may face serious health and safety risks. Creating caring, accessible, and inclusive workplaces means recognizing menopause as an accessibility issue.
Using the Menopause in Nursing report by the Menopause Foundation of Canada and the BC Nurses’ Union, this webinar looks at practical workplace changes and supports that can help nurses stay healthy and safe while continuing their work.
Speaker’s Bio:
Lani deHek is a Registered Nurse, Certified Disability Management Professional, and Auditor for the Consensus Based Disability Management Audit through the National Institute for Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR). As the Senior Safety, Ability and Wellness Specialist with the BC Nurses’ Union, Lani leads the development and advancement of staff safety and wellness initiatives - she is passionate about improving outcomes for workers with disabilities, helping them remain at work or successfully return to work. In addition, Lani volunteers on the Board of the Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management and contributes a valuable labour perspective to various NIDMAR committees.
Contact: Glynis Wilson