Safety Training
Available Now
The Long-Term Care Worker Safety Training textbook is available now in 13 languages to download from:
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Start Using the Updated Orientation and Safety Trainings Now
Instructors approved to teach Orientation and Safety should start using these newly updated materials immediately. The updated Orientation was released in 2024.
Not an instructor? Please forward this message to your approved instructors to let them know about this important update.
Reminder: What has changed in these updates?
- All content was updated, vetted, and reviewed by over 50 contributors and it reflects changes in policy and practices
- Content and design restructured to improve learner outcomes
- Images and language adjusted to be inclusive and representative of the diversity of caregivers, DSHS clients, and long-term care residents
- Person-centered concepts incorporated throughout
- New person-centered content on handling violence in the workplace and creating welcoming environments
- Sections for learners to take notes
- Real-life stories to reinforce concepts
- “Printer-friendly” design that will print well in color or greyscale to save ink and toner
- Fully accessible documents!
What has stayed the same?
- Learning objectives
- Topics
- Duration (2 hours Orientation, 3 hours Safety)
- Requirements for instructors and trainees
Thank You
Thank you to all instructors of Orientation and Safety for the important work you do, and for your collaboration on these significant updates.
Questions, Comments, and Suggestions
Please email us at TCDUTrngDev4@dshs.wa.gov with your questions or feedback on the new Safety materials.
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