Psychological Safety Resources

A workplace culture which fosters midwives’ wellbeing through equity, just culture and psychological safety can positively impact client care as well as the mental health of midwives themselves. The following resources can support a practice to learn more about and cultivate psychological safety.

Human Rights & Discrimination

AOM Resources

External Resources

Indigenous Cultural Safety Resources

Racial Equity Toolkit

The Racial Equity Toolkit works alongside the AOM’s position statements from 2024: Racial justice position statement and 2023: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion position statement. The toolkit includes:

Anti-Racism Policy
Anti-Racism Practice Group Assessment Tool
Anti-Racism Self-Assessment Tool
Client and Practice Group Commitments to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression
Guide for Effective Mentorship
Guide for Recruitment and Hiring Processes
Workplace Harassment and Violence Policy
Workplace Harassment Procedure
Workplace Violence Procedure

American Psychological Association: Bystander Intervention Tip Sheet (PDF, 88 KB)

Ontario Human Rights Commission

Psychological Safety

AOM Resources

External Resources

Workplace Culture

Mental Health Commission of Canada: Caring for Healthcare – A Toolkit for psychological health and safety in healthcare workplaces (April 2019)

Healthcare Excellent Canada: Creating a Safe Space: Psychological Safety of Healthcare Workers (2019)

Workplace Violence & Bullying

AOM Resources

External Resources

Bullying & Bullying Position Statement

Policies & Protocols

Violence Safety Plan
Workplace Violence Survey
Workplace Violence Procedures

Public Services Health & Safety Bullying in the Workplace Handbook

Royal College Midwives and Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists jointly developed Workplace Behaviour Toolkit

Civility Saves Lives

For additional resources, see:

Occupational Health & Safety | Workplace Safety