Advancing workplace health and safety is at the heart of Dr. Catherine Goldie and Dr. Alyson Mahar’s cutting-edge research at Queen’s University. Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system, yet they face a high risk of work-related injuries on the job. These injuries threaten nurses’ health and wellbeing, and are often linked to burnout, financial strain, and workforce shortages, directly impacting patient care across the province.
Drs. Goldie and Mahar’s project is raising the bar for workplace safety by connecting the WSIB’s compensation data with health records to reveal trends in workplace injuries and mental health among Ontario nurses. By examining twenty years of data, the team will identify which nurses are hit hardest by lost-time injuries and uncover the unique effects of COVID-19 on nurses health compared to the general population.
Prevention is at the centre of this work, providing the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board and healthcare leaders valuable evidence to strengthen prevention efforts, improve mental health supports, and enable more effective return-to-work strategies. Ultimately, it means safer workplaces and better care for all Ontarians. [QUOTE]
With $299,903.28 in dedicated funding over two years, WorkSafe Ontario Fund is proud to support this project and help advance efforts to provide nurses with the support they need to recover and thrive. This collaboration is helping Ontario lead the way in workplace injury prevention, protecting nurses and empowering workplaces to take action.
Stay tuned as Drs. Goldie and Mahar’s research continues to transform workplace safety for nurses across Ontario.
Possible testimonial along the lines of: “Our goal is to provide the evidence needed to keep nurses safe and healthy, so they can continue delivering the best possible care to Ontarians,” says Dr. Catherine Goldie.
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