| Building Capacity for Interprofessional Collaborative Care in Long-Term Care
“Bridges to Care” Project
Purpose
Funded by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care through HealthForceOntario, this knowledge-to-practice initiative for LTC aims to facilitate improvements in resident outcomes through the delivery of knowledge-to-practice resources by trained facilitators.  [Back to Top]
Anticipated Outcomes
The knowledge-to-practice resources will support the implementation of LTC best practices using a collaborative, resident-centered approach, thereby driving the following outcomes:
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 | Improved care and quality of life for residents | | Improved satisfaction and quality of work life for caregivers | | Increased satisfaction of learners and reinforcement of LTC as a desirable setting for education and employment | [Back to Top]
Project Partners and Collaborators
Alzheimer Society of Kingston - click here
Centre for Education and Research in Aging and Health (CERAH) at Lakehead University - click here
Centre for Studies in Aging & Health at Providence Care - click here
Élisabeth Bruyère Research Institute - click here
Helen Henderson Care Centre, Amherstview, ON
Maxville Manor, Maxville, ON - click here
Ontario Health Quality Council - click here
Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy - click here
Providence Care - click here
Queen’s University, Department of Family Medicine - click here
Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario - click here
Regional Geriatric Programs of Ontario - click here
Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario - click here
Résidence Saint-Louis, Orléans, ON - click here
Rideaucrest Home, Kingston, ON - click here
Pinewood Court, Thunder Bay, ON - click here
Providence Manor, Kingston, ON - click here
St. Lawrence College - click here
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Project Overview (January 2009 - June 2010)
1. Project Planning and Resource Development
After conducting an environmental scan and needs assessment for each pilot site, the resource development team will design tailored knowledge-to-practice resource modules for the following common care issues in LTC: - Falls and Osteoporosis
- Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia (BPSD)
- Long-Term Care Acquired Infections (pneumonia and bacteriuria)
The knowledge-to-practice resources will include collaborative care plans and pathways, short presentations, decision-support tools, and other tools aimed at enhancing practice, collaboration, and communication.
2. Facilitator Recruitment and Training
Individuals that are recognized as “change agents” or enablers of best practice and collaboration within or external to a LTC home will act as project “facilitators”. On November 9th and 10th, 2009, the facilitators will receive training in the use of the knowledge-to-practice resources and quality improvement. This event will be supported by local resource consultants, local practice champions and the Ontario Health Quality Council (OHQC) with special guests, Dr. Ben Chan – OHQC CEO and Valerie Whitt – OHQC Consultant.
3. Pilot of Resources by Facilitators (Kingston, Ottawa and Thunder Bay)
Supported by the resource development team, the facilitators will utilize the knowledge-to-practice resources to support a quality improvement project within their LTC facility aimed at influencing practice and improving resident-centred collaborative care.
4. Evaluation and Dissemination via Provincial Summit [Back to Top]
Project Contacts
For more information about the Building Capacity for Interprofessional Collaborative Care in Long-Term Care “Bridges to Care” Project, please contact:
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