Join Pallium’s new Community of Practice (COP) designed for interdisciplinary healthcare professionals working in Ontario’s long-term care sector. If you are actively engaged in quality improvement (QI) initiatives related to palliative care within your long-term care (LTC) home, this COP is for you! About this Community of…
All-In: Practicing Cultural Humility in Palliative Care explores the core tenets of cultural humility, and examines how these apply differently to each member of an interprofessional team.
This page provides learning resources for anyone who trains environmental services (housekeeping) team members who will be working in long-term care (LTC). EVS team members play a vital role in supporting Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) and interacting with residents, particularly those living with dementia. The resources…
Our words and actions are powerful and have a lasting impact. It Starts with You: How we communicate shapes the experiences of those around us. By putting the person first, we ensure our interactions are respectful, life-affirming, and inclusive. Watch our Video on Encouraging Respectful Conversations: This video introduces…
There are actions everyone can take to create and foster an inclusive and affirming environment in long-term care. This video provides an introduction to cultural humility as an approach and provides examples of actions and practices that support an inclusive environment in long-term care settings. Explore how…
Through this course, learners will develop evidence-based practices to minimize the restraining of residents. Team members will learn what restraints are and their types, when restraint use is appropriate, how to safely apply and monitor restraints when necessary, and the alternatives to restraint use.
Our EDI newsletter is released quarterly and includes stories from Ontario LTC homes and their efforts to advance equity and inclusion, highlights relevant resources and shares upcoming learning opportunities. What to Expect in Our EDI Newsletter Each edition of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in LTC Newsletter…
Do you want a career in health care? If you enjoy: Then consider a career supporting the health and well-being of long-term care home residents! Explore the many options available to you below. This page is part of our Careers in Long-Term Care Initiative. Explore health care careers Personal…
The Preceptor Resource and Education Program in Long-Term Care (PREP LTC) provides Ontario long-term care (LTC) homes with funding, online education and resources to equip them with the necessary tools to support successful clinical placements and build capacity for student mentorship. The PREP LTC initiative helps LTC…
Comfort care aims to ease the physical and emotional factors associated with eating challenges in LTC homes. By prioritizing resident comfort and adapting to their changing needs, comfort care supports a more dignified and compassionate end-of-life experience.