Alberta Nurses for Change (ANC) is a non-profit advocacy group focused on improving working conditions, mental health support, and overall well-being for nurses in Alberta, Canada.
Alberta Nurses for Change works to raise awareness about the specific challenges faced by nurses that come from the demanding nature of their profession.
Thanks to advocacy efforts, the Government of Alberta has agreed to take action. In a letter from Matt Jones, Minister of Jobs, Economy and Trade, it was confirmed that a proposal to extend presumptive coverage to registered nurses (RNs) and registered psychiatric nurses (RPNs) for PTSD and other traumatic mental health injuries will be brought to the provincial cabinet by June 30, 2025.
In a significant step towards supporting healthcare workers, Alberta Nurses for Change (ANC) and the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) have successfully advocated for the inclusion of nurses in the presumptive legislation for psychological injuries like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) through the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). This change comes after years of tireless efforts to…
By Rachel Steel Introduction Overview of the Importance of Presumptive Coverage for Nurses in Canada Nurses in Canada have long been exposed to physical and psychological risks associated with their profession, especially given the high-stress environments, long shifts, and emotional demands of patient care. However, the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for enhanced mental…
Presumptive coverage in workers’ compensation legislation means that certain injuries or conditions are automatically assumed to be related to a worker’s occupation, without the need for the worker to prove the connection between their injury and their job. This coverage is particularly crucial for psychological injuries like PTSD, which can be difficult to link directly…
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