WorkSafeBC, COVID-19 /
BY: Jacqueline Holmes
March 2022
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, WorkSafeBC has continued to deliver its essential services ... in keeping their own workplaces and workers safe. How we’ve been engaging community physicians From January ... community physicians play in worker health and safety, WorkSafeBC will continue to engage with you on both your ...
President's Comment /
BY: Ramneek Dosanjh, MD
April 2022
... mental and physical health concerns for physicians. So, how do we heal ourselves while also healing the system in ... advocating to the Ministry of Health, health authorities, WorkSafeBC, ICBC, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and ...
WorkSafeBC /
BY: Clare McGinness, MD, MRCGP
June 2022
... doctor plays a key role in their recovery. Every year, WorkSafeBC offers a unique opportunity to 20 to 30 family ... medicine residents complete a 1- to 4-day rotation with WorkSafeBC that introduces them to the claims process and ... such as approaching a patient with a work disability and how to effectively communicate using WorkSafeBC forms (Form 8 ...
WorkSafeBC /
BY: Kimi Nomura Schwab
September 2022
WorkSafeBC, also known as the Workers’ Compensation Board ... to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across BC. WorkSafeBC partners with workers and employers to prevent ... deductions), up to the yearly maximum. You can choose how much wage-loss coverage you purchase, up to a maximum ...
News /
BY: Holly Pastoral
October 2022
... to physician members asking for more information on how to run the business side of their practice. The Doctors ... Since all businesses in British Columbia are required by WorkSafeBC to have an emergency plan, the toolkit helps ... and online violence for doctors, optimizing safety with WorkSafeBC, and need-to-know information about incorporating ...
WorkSafeBC /
BY: Olivia Sampson, MD, CCFP, MPH, FRCPC, ABPM
December 2022
Q: How do I initiate a WorkSafeBC claim for a patient with an ... will not be reimbursed if the form is received by WorkSafeBC 6 business days or more after the injured worker ... fill out and submit a Form 8. See correction below: Q: How do I know if my patient’s claim has been accepted? A: ...