The RK MacDonald Nursing Home was recognized for a commitment to safety by the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia CEO Stuart MacLean this past May.
Picture courtesy of the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia
In one year, RK MacDonald Nursing Home was able to combat high costs and commit to safety. WCB Nova Scotia recognized the Antigonish facility for its achievement on May 30. WCB Nova Scotia CEO Stuart MacLean congratulated the organization for their achievements in engaging staff and creating a culture of safety.
“RK MacDonald is putting safety first for everyone,” said MacLean, “residents, employees and visitors alike.”
MacLean also recognized the work of tireless safety champions like Terry MacIntyre, whose career as a physiotherapist solidified the importance of safety for him.
“I’ve seen too many workplace injuries that have had significant physical and emotional consequences and a lot of these could have been prevented,” said MacIntyre.
When RK MacDonald began working with WCB in 2014, they had high claims and high costs. Though claims for 2014-2015 remained at a steady number, they were able to reduce their costs by more than $250,000. So far in 2016, they have only one registered claim and no time-loss claims.
You can read the entire article at Safety Matters, the blog on workplace safety over at www.worksafeforlife.ca