b'EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSIONexhausting but we cannot stop. Refueldays and health promotion days.of the dates, and to learn about when you must, but do not stop.This calendar supports planningdifferent cultures and religions.awareness raising events and Supporting EDI requires commitmentscheduling activities within the careTo explore the Ontario CLRIs suite of across all levels of an organization.home. The calendar is available inEDI resources to support long-term Throughout the EDI in LTC CoPdigital and print formats, includingcare teams, including a toolkit, posters, sessions, we have heard a numberposter format for bulletin boards. of practical steps that long-term careThe calendar provides links toawareness raising materials, calendars homes are taking: information to deepen yourand eLearning, visit: https://clri-ltc.ca/knowledge and understandingresource/embracingdiversity/LTCTOffer training and educationacross the organization. Topics canMichelle Fleming is a Senior Knowledge Broker with the Ontario CLRI at include: Indigenous Cultural Safety,Bruyre and Doneath Stewart is Director of Operations at Omni Quality 2SLGBTQI+ Inclusion, ConfrontingLiving. For resources to support EDI initiatives in LTC, visit clri-ltc.ca.Anti-Black Racism, human rights, addressing unconscious bias, accessibility, psychological health and safety, and more.Improve quality of life Establish an EDI Committee.A committee with diverse while reducingrepresentation from acrossthe organization is a common responsive behavioursearly action.Establish formal structures andAN ACTIVATION PLATFORM support. Determine who will leadInvites those living with dementia toand champion the work, and ensurea meaningful activity they canthat person/people have sufficienteasily enjoy themselvestime and resources. Assess your organization and establish a baseline to identify areas for improvement. Some long-term care homes have done this by hiring a consultant to work with them,MEANINGFUL ENGAGEMENTand others have utilized the Ontario CLRIs Embracing Diversity Toolkits Organizational Assessment tool. Learn about the needs of thecommunity. Reflect on what youImprove feelings A COMMUNICATION PLATFORM know and dont know about the For those who find communication residents, family/care partners, teamof social connectednesstechnologies too challengingmembers, and local community. Look at what sociodemographic data you know, and identify gaps in the data. Consult broadly around HELPING FAMILIES CONNECTperceived experiences of inclusion and belonging. Formalize plans. Develop anArrange a virtual demonstration organization-wide EDI strategy.DEMO@AMBIENTACTIVITY.COMEnsure EDI is woven into the1.800.563.7740TOLL FREE organizations broader strategic plan. Raise awareness. Many long- term care homes are utilizing the Ontario CLRIs Diversity and Inclusion calendar, to keep track of cultural, religious and spiritual days of significance, awarenessAMBIENTACTIVITY.COM www.oltca.com LONG TERM CARE TODAY 35'