b'QUALITY IMPROVEMENTReimagining long-term carein CanadaImproving the experience of care for residents and staffBy Joanna Burke"I Over almost a decade, HEC and theAll registered teams received funding t was nice to knowwe are not alone with legacy organizations of CPSI and CFHIof up to $10,000 per home, coaching, our struggles.have guided long-term care homesQI education and workshops, monthly The hope that comes from feelingby implementing promising practiceswebinars and opportunities for peer-supported through difficult timesto improve quality and safety andto-peer learning through connections is a common sentiment relayed bycontributed to meaningful changes into long-term care homes acrosslong-term care homes participatingthe experience of care for residentsthe country. in the Healthcare Excellence Canadaand the workforce in more than 1,000 (HEC) Reimagining LTC program.homes across the country. Person-centred care projectsIn a time of wide challenges facingKey project topics related to person-the long-term care sector, from theReimagining LTC centred care improvement included:COVID-19 pandemic and beyond,program details Innovative approaches to HEC has focused on supportingIn the Reimagining LTC program long-term care homes across theoffered from January to Decemberunderstanding lived experiencescountry through initiatives aimed at2023, HEC supported over 230 long- of residentsenhancing pandemic recovery andterm care homes in all 10 provincesIndividualized care planning resilience, reducing inappropriateto implement quality improvement Resident engagement activitiesuse of antipsychotics, and supportingprojects within two priority theme person-centred care while aidingareas: providing person-centred careImproving the quality of workforce well-being strategies.and enabling a healthy workforce.dementia careHEC, a pan-Canadian health careA particular area of focus concentratedFor teams working on supporting a organization formed in 2021 followingon improving the appropriate use ofhealthy workforce in long-term care, an amalgamation of the Canadianantipsychotic medications to promotethe main project themes were: Patient Safety Institute (CPSI) and thegreater person-centred care. HEC Canadian Foundation for Healthcarepartnered with Health Quality BC toCreating healthy Improvement (CFHI), is fundedreduce the potentially inappropriate useworkplace culturesprimarily by Health Canada andof antipsychotics without a diagnosisEngaging new interventions for collaborates with diverse partnersin 78 participating homes in British across the country to improve qualityColumbia, including those with somestaff well-being and satisfactionand safety in health care.of the highest rates in the province. Addressing psychological safetyOCA Architects Inc. A small firm focusing on Senior Living, Campuses of Care & Aging-in-place.Over 2000 LTC beds completed from initial concept to operation.Over 1500 Retirement and Assisted Living units constructed.Contact us at info@oca-architects.com for a free consultation.Long Term CareAssisted LivingMemory CareRetirementCampus of Community Care28 LONG TERM CARE TODAY Fall/Winter 2024'