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OLTCA established the Long Term Care Innovation Expert Panel in 2011 to develop an innovation long-term care strategy to meet the needs of Ontarians and the communities they live in, and ensure that the long-term care sector is an active participant in the transformation of health care in the province.

Please click to review the Expert Panel’s Executive Summary and full Report.

The Long Term Care Innovation Expert Panel was established in response to the Conference Board of Canada’s Report Elements of an Effective Innovation Strategy for Long Term Care Homes.

Main Street Terrace celebrates 40 years of community and caring
Infection control work and culture change among recent developments

When she joined Main Street Terrace three years ago, executive director Elizabeth Bradshaw says she was struck by the strong sense of community, caring and a team passionate about their work.
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OLTCA Launches First Quality Forum in Toronto

Toronto – Today, the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) launched its inaugural Quality Forum in Toronto. The event brings together long term care homes from across the province to celebrate quality in long term care.
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OLTCA welcomes announcement to increase LTC home inspections

TORONTO - The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) welcomes the announcement made by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) to increase inspections of Ontario’s long term care homes.
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OLTCA Quality Forum to focus on future, innovation
Capital redevelopment, diabetes management, palliative-care innovation among topics being addressed

The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is holding its first annual Quality Forum June 12-13. The event will be highlighted by several presentations focused on future innovation in the long-term care sector and how this will impact care quality in the sector. Full Story
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The Long-Term Care Task Force on Resident Care and Safety issued its first semi-annual progress report on January 30 in response to  its Action Plan to Address Abuse and Neglect in Long-Term Care Homes that was released in May 2012
Click on the links to access the Progress Report and News Release, the Full Report issued in May 2012

 
 

OTHER LONG-TERM CARE NEWS

Ad hoc group shares good news
While there are many rewards to staying in touch for a group of long-term care providers in Ottawa, sometimes a nugget falls right where it should, without any warning.
Visit OMNI Health Care for the full story

 

The changing roles of recreation team members
When 140 recreation team members gather for two days of education in a conference-like setting, the content had better be engaging.
Visit Schlegel Villages' Village Voice for the full story

 

Program’s residents and team members embrace change

Supporting residents to do their own laundry is not something Kelly Musclow did at Leisureworld Caregiving Centre Muskoka. But she does now as part of the team at Transitions, the convalescent care and interim short-stay program established next to the long-term care home.
Visit Leisureworld's In the News for the full story

 

Interim position helped groom manager for new job

For Charlene VanBilsen, starting her position as Afton Park Place life enrichment manager in February was like coming home — she already knew many of the residents and staff members.
Visit S&R Today for the full story

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