b'RESIDENT CARE TRAINING COOPERATIVEand then see which homes are "The students coming out ofcompliant or non-compliant. At the same time, it\'s a place where the HR schools and into the industry, inmanager can visit to see if modules addition to seasoned workersor regulations have changed, when and if staff credentials are expiring, moving away from oneand who may need new training."organization to another, alreadyPiloting the program have the competencies they needA lot has happened since Vision 74 through these credentials" brainstorming began in February 2021. Today, Martin, Vascotto, Leduc Claudette Leduc, Vision \'74 Inc. and the team have defined the 28 core micro-credentials, created add-on modules, laid out the foundation for cooperative and economic models, and created a prototype for the web portal. With the project Improve quality of lifecoming into sharp focus, the current step is piloting the components ofwhile reducing the micro-credential deployment among the programs early partners. responsive behaviours "As of right now, we have run through well over 3,000 micro-credential registrations, involving AN ACTIVATION PLATFORM close to 200 individuals that have Invites those living with dementia to then moved into participating a meaningful activity they can homes where they\'ve been assessed easily enjoy themselves to see if the micro-credentials effectively replace traditional training or if there\'s anything that needs to be worked on," Vascotto explains.Martin believes this cooperative has the chance to reshape the long-MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENT term care staff orientation process at a time when Ontario is building new long-term care homes and working towards an average of four hours per resident per day by 2025. The sector will need thousands of new employees. We see huge Improve feelings A COMMUNICATION PLATFORMopportunity to take the pressure off For those who find communicationof long-term care homes, she says.of social connectednesstechnologies too challenging "We\'re saving resources at the home level, and everyone in the industry can be assured that the HELPING FAMILIES CONNECT students coming out of schools and into the industry, in addition to seasoned workers moving from one organization to another, already Arrange a virtual demonstration have the competencies they need DEMO@AMBIENTACTIVITY.COM through these credentials,"1.800.563.7740TOLL FREELeduc adds."This is something the sector needs, and we\'re at a very exciting place in terms of moving it along," says Martin. Ultimately, this could also allow organizations to tap into the program for annual mandatory AMBIENTACTIVITY.COMeducation compliance. LTCT34 LONG TERM CARE TODAY Spring/Summer 2023'