Fourteen weeks of hell

While VAC is moving full-steam ahead on the new Rehab Contract, here’s what one Case Manager told us the next 14 weeks are already like for them and their colleagues. Here’s their story. Work Hours during this period525Minus Average 2 week vacation-75Scheduled Meetings (regular IDT, Committee meetings, CM meetings)-15Community of practise meetings-2Intake Hours (minimized hrs …

Charlottetown Guardian: Union says Veterans Affairs’ $560 million contract could mean longer wait times

The union representing Veterans Affairs Canada staff says a $560-million contract awarded to private medical providers should be halted and that it could cause delays in benefit applications for veterans. The contract, which will extend over five years, was awarded to a joint venture of two private companies – WGC International and Lifemark Health Group – …

How to Support a Co-worker Experiencing Mental Health Issues

Public Safety Personnel (PSP) can experience extremely high levels of job-related stress. Their exposures to job-related stressors can increase their risk for developing mental health symptoms associated with generalized anxiety disorder, major depressive disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder. This fact sheet is from the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment. https://www.cipsrt-icrtsp.ca/assets/how-to-support-a-co-worker-2021.pdf