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Mental Health & Wellness Supports

WEBThe past year has been a challenging time for many and has caused a great deal of stress and uncertainty. Staff and essential caregivers in long-term care homes, retirement homes, assisted living and supportive housing have had to deal with many of the pressures of the pandemic on a daily basis.

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The Meaning of Clean during COVID-19: Environmental Hygiene in …

WEBMark Heller, Director, Environmental Hygiene Excellence, COVID-19 Response Team, Aramark Canada.With over 30-years of facility and environmental services management, Mark brings unprecedented practice-insight in environmental hygiene, facility services, and healthcare support services operations, with over 570 health care facilities …

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Pressure Injury Prevention in Long-Term Care

WEBResidents with pressure injuries (PI) report lower levels of health-related quality of life, higher rates of depression, and higher rates of pain and discomfort, according to Health Quality Ontario.

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New Ministry Guidance for Infection Prevention and Control

WEBEnsure your home’s infection prevention and control (IPAC) program is on top of the most current provincial requirements through this overview of the Ministry of Long-Term Care’s newly released IPAC Program Guide. This new guidance reflects the most current directives from the Minister and Chief Medical Officer of Health regarding required

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Statement on Ontario government’s Plan to Stay Open

WEBLisa Levin, CEO of AdvantAge Ontario, released the following statement on the Ontario government’s Plan to Stay Open: Health System Stability and Recovery: “Ontario’s not-for-profit, municipal and charitable long-term care homes are focused on carin

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AdvantAge Ontario Resources

WEB2016 – AMO Discussion Paper – Strengthening Age-Friendly Communities and Seniors’ Services for 21st Century Ontario. 2015 – Patients First: Action Plan for Health Care. 2013 – Ontario’s Action Plan for Seniors. 2012 - Living Longer, Living Well: Report Submitted to the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care and Minister Responsible

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Emotion-Focused Models of Care: Nurturing Seniors, Retaining Staff

WEBNon-Members: $150 or sign up for all 3 sessions for only $420 (save $30) Three-part series! Emotion-focused models of care are being promoted in the not-for-profit, long-term care sector as a way to drive positive culture change, inspire and retain staff, and provide high-quality, person-centred care that prioritizes resident autonomy.

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Nursing HHR Project

WEBNursing HHR Project. Creating innovative tools and resources to support long term care homes in addressing nursing recruitment and retention challenges was the focus of a recent HealthForceOntario-funded demonstration project led by St. Joseph's Health Centre in Guelph in partnership with OANHSS and seven other members.

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Bay Area Health Trust

WEBSteriRight is the only Ontario-based company that allows organizations outside of the hospital N95 reprocessing hubs access to the same technology that they use, with the added benefit of user continuity, which allows the …

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Appendix H: Fall Prevention and Management Training …

WEBReoccurrence. Try small changes (one at a time) to determine what works to reduce falls (e.g. quality improvement methodology, Plan, Do, Study, Act) Ensure that appropriate interventions have been taken (e.g. low bed, uncluttered room, rest periods in the afternoon) and that the interdisciplinary team is aware.

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Campuses of Care

WEBCampuses are a “made-in-Ontario” solution that matches local needs to local resources. Campuses of care, where a continuum of community support services, housing options and LTC home beds can be “co-located” close to each other and to the people who need them most, are a proven means of supporting aging populations and sustaining health care …

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Nutrition and Hydration Program

WEBDelivering a comprehensive nutrition and hydration program includes consulting with a registered dietitian who is a staff member of the home, and policies and procedures relating to nutrition care, dietary services and hydration. The program identifies risks and incorporates the implementation of strategies to mitigate those risks.

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Administrator Leadership Program

WEBDeveloped by leaders and experts in the long-term care field, the AdvantAge Ontario Administrator Leadership Program will expand your professional knowledge, enhance your leadership capabilities, and prepare you for future challenges and opportunities. This program meets the requirements for administrators of 100 hours of instruction time in

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Skin and Wound Care Program

WEBThe development and implementation of an interdisciplinary program for skin and wound care is a requirement of Regulation 79 of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (LTCHA). This document contains sample program objectives, policy, procedures and staff training materials and tools that meet the minimum requirements of the LTCHA and regulation.

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Essential Reporting Requirements in Long-Term Care

WEBEssential Reporting Requirements in Long-Term Care. November 9 and 16, 2021. 9:00AM-12:30PM, both days. Program Sponsored by: (Note: Sessions must be purchased as a set) Members: $275. Non-Members: $390. Reporting the right information, at the right time, in the right way, to a variety of oversight bodies is an important …

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About Long Term Care Homes

WEBAll long-term care homes in Ontario are regulated by the Ministry of Long-Term Care, and are inspected at least once a year. In addition, not-for-profit homes are accountable to their governing body (non-profit board or Municipal Council) to adhere to the specific mandates determined by the governing body.

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Ontario Health Teams: Creating Collaborative Governance

WEBWednesday, August 7, 2019. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Members: $95. Non-Members: $140. Governance is a critical component for Ontario Health Teams (OHTs). Teams will be free to determine the model that will work best for their community, but there must be an emphasis on collaboration. What knowledge do you need to bring to the table as an OHT member

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Providing Compassionate and Appropriate Palliative Care During …

WEBMay 19, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Webinar Register Now! Addressing palliative care needs, and providing compassionate and appropriate care at the end of life is essential, especially in the context of COVID-19.

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