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CSAH at Canadian Association on Gerontology ASEM 2011
October 23, 2011 - Bridges to Care Workshop
The Canadian Association on Gerontology (CAG) held its 40th Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting (ASEM) in Ottawa, Ontario on October 21-23, 2011. On October 23, 2011, a Workshop was held at this conference to share knowledge about the Bridges to Care Project, entitled:
Bridges to Care: Sustaining Interprofessional Teamwork and Shared Learning in Long-Term Care
Presenters:
- Dr. John Puxty (Centre for Studies in Aging & Health at Providence Care)
- Rosemary Brander (Centre for Studies in Aging & Health at Providence Care)
- Susanne Murphy (Queen’s University, School of Rehabilitation Therapy)
Abstract
This interprofessional quality improvement project, funded by HealthForceOntario, was aimed at improving evidence-based knowledge-to-practice resources for clinicians within Long Term Care.
Over 18 months the Centre for Studies in Aging & Health at Providence Care partnered with organizations in Kingston, Ottawa and Thunder Bay to improve the care and quality of life for residents and improve satisfaction and quality of work life for caregivers.
This initiative evolved into a collaborative resident-centred model whereby teams engaged in a quality improvement process that positively impacted care and practice.
Interprofessional educational modules following a quality improvement framework in a collaborative learning environment were developed and offered, focusing on the most relevant care issues, as identified by Long Term Care homes.
The materials including care plan, decision-supports and communication-collaboration aids were specifically targeted for interprofessional practice in LTC and built upon existing resources available, evidence and best practice guidelines. A mixed methods evaluation strategy was used to determine success in identified outcomes.
The model demonstrated success in engaging and empowering team members and in creating an environment supportive of adult learning and collaborative practice in the six pilot Homes. Sustainability has been demonstrated through continued local and provincial support with additional funding at partner sites, and through a one year follow-up survey.