Practice-Focused Palliative Care Resources

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The resources in the Practice category are related to five key factors known to promote sustainability: resources in place, progress monitored for feedback and learning, evidence of benefits, and robust and adaptable processes.

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RESPECT-LTC Tool (Risk Evaluation for Support: Predictions for Elder-life in the Community Tool)Ottawa Hospital
Bruyère Research Institute
University of Ottawa
Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)
Prognostication Tool
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What to Do After a DeathSPA-LTCInfo Sheet
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Health Care Consent – ACPHospice Palliative Care OntarioWebsite Post
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Advancing Indigenous Policy and PracticeFirst Nations, Inuit & Métis ProgramDocuments / Report
Advancing Indigenous Policy and Practice SessionsSpark ConferencesWebinar
Guidelines for Working TogetherCancer Care OntarioInfographic / Info Sheet
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A Palliative Approach to Care in the Last 12 Months of LifeRegistered Nurses’ Association of OntarioDocuments / Report
Embedding Palliative Approaches to Care Spread Collaborative (EPAC)Healthcare Excellence CanadaWebsite Post
End-of-Life Care During the Last Days and HoursRegistered Nurses’ Association of OntarioDocuments / Report
Palliative Care – Essential tools for Licensed Practical Nurses with Kath MurrayHealthcare Excellence CanadaWebinar
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Advancing Indigenous Policy and Practice SessionsSpark ConferencesWebinar
Quality Standard Palliative Care: Recommendations for Adoption: Palliative CareHealth Quality OntarioDocuments / Report
Re-Thinking Palliative Care in the CommunityPalliative Care InnovationDocuments / Report
Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC Project)Canadian Hospice Palliative Care AssociationWebsite Post
 Strengthening a Palliative Care Approach in Long-Term CareHolland Christain Homes, Central West Pallaitve Care Network, Central West Local Health Integration Network, Erica Alexander, Jehanara Chagani, Sellinor Ogwu, Alex Philips, Sandria Smith-RichardsonInfographic / Info Sheet
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Conservative Kidney Management Care PlanAlberta Health Services, Covenant HealthChecklist / Questionnaire
Ontario LTC Clinical Support Tools ProgramThink ResearchWebsite Post