b'ESSENTIAL CARE PARTNERSIDENTIFY THE INCLUDE THE CAREGIVER SUPPORT THE CAREGIVER CARE PARTNER BENEFITS AS PART OF THE CARE TEAMEssential care partners are not visitorsPolicyEssential care partner orientation Caregivers are recognized as essentialOrganizational policies and practicesThere is a process for onboarding and care partners and differentiated fromenable the essential care partnerorienting essential care partners.general visitors. open access to the care recipient (in accordance with resident wishes) and support essential care partner inclusion.Patient designationStaff education and trainingEssential care partner training and All residents (or their substituteEducation and training are provided toeducation decision-makers) are empowered andall staff to understand the importantEssential care partners are provided encouraged to designate their essentialrole of essential care partners, andeducation and training on key aspects care partner(s). Essential Care Partner policies andof their role, including how they may practices. choose to participate in care, and updated infection prevention and control protocols.DocumentationCommunicationRapid appeals Essential care partners are documentedEssential Care Partner policy andA rapid appeals process is in place (e.g., in the electronic medicalprogram information is pro-activelyin regard to essential care partner record (EMR), including their contactcommunicated to all staff, residents,identification and inclusion.information, timing, and level offamilies and essential care partners.participation in various aspects of care.IdentificationShared commitmentSupport services Essential Care Partner Identification (IDMutual expectation of responsibilitiesSupport services are available for badge) is used to identify and formallyof essential care partners and otheressential care partners to answer recognize essential care partners. care team members are developed andquestions and help them take care defined in partnership with residents,of their own needs while they are care partners and staff, including levelproviding essential care.of essential care partner participation in different aspects of care.Advance identificationIntegrationLink to support Residents with a planned admission areEssential care partners are integratedEssential care partners are provided encouraged to identify their essentialinto point of care workflows andand/or linked to supports and care partner(s) prior to admission. clinical pathways. Essential careresources for their own well-being.partner tasks/time commitments are based on residents and care partner needs, abilities, comfort levels and preferences.Leading practices for Essentialmore at ontariocaregiver.ca/ session with the Essential Care Partner Care Partner Programs in long- essentialcarepartner/ltc.Support Hub team to get started! LTCTterm care homesConnect with the Support HubThe key components of anContact Alison Kilbourn, effective Essential Care PartnerVisit ontariocaregiver.ca/ Manager, Essential Care Partner Program include identification,essentialcarepartner/ltc for moreSupport Hub at ecpsupportub@inclusion and support. Learninformation or set up an introductoryontariocaregiver.ca.Make Life Better with Musicwww.musiccare.orgwww.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 17'