b'DIGITAL TRANSFORMATIONResident and Family-Centred Care (RFCC) Clinical Pathway,evidence from frontline staff focus groups andto learn as much as possible about the resident and theirclinical leaders:support system.We are saving 30 to 40% of documentation timeAny information already captured during the Admissionper admission.Assessment Clinical Pathway auto-populates the RFCCClinical Pathway eliminating duplication of questions for theWe have seen a 30 to 40% increase in resident resident and their family. The RFCC Clinical Pathway guidessatisfaction with care. the conversation in an intuitive flow, as it progresses through topics such as cultural practices, spiritual beliefs and end-of- Using this easy-to-follow format, any staff can dolife goals of care.an admission. And now the seasoned nurses have confidence the follow-up will be done as the clinical Staff use the information collected to build a resident- suggestions are the prompts new nurses have needed focused care plan. For Joe, this meant the care team learnedfor a long time; there is just too much to remember.about his desire to still have a beer in theafternoon, outside in the garden. The nurse, while This really brings the resident to the centre of thehearing his story and the importance of this simple assessment process; it now is all about the resident.routine, was able to capture that immediately into the residents plan of care. It didnt get overlooked among allMore information is available on the organizations the other care planning items. The team helped the familywebsites: rnao.ca/bpg/implementation/clinicalpathways explore Joes goals of care, realistically looking at his careand pointclickcare.com/resource/skilled-nursing-software/needs and his prognosis. Most importantly, the informationwebinars/rnao-bpg-clinical-pathway-information-session. LTCTcollected helped maintain a consistent routine for Joe and ease his transition from home to long-term care.Authors: Deborah Johnston RN, BSc.N, MN,Long-term care homes have been using the RNAO Advisory Service Director at PointClickCare.Clinical Pathways for almost a year. While a formal Rita Wilson, RN, MN, MEd., Senior Programevaluation of this program is currently being planned, Manager eHealth at RNAO.the working group is encouraged by the anecdotalThank You To Our SECTOR CHAMPIONS!jointheateam.com pointclickcare.com arjo.cawww.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 51'