Knowledge Translation
The KT Hub is part of the overall strategy of the Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™.
Perley Health's Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™ (CoE) has developed a Knowledge Translation Hub to facilitate the dissemination of our applied research projects, and to support the implementation of best practice into the context of long-term care (LTC) by collaborating with partners and other LTC homes. The last few years have highlighted the resiliency and innovation that already exists within the long-term care community. Research shows that LTC seeks out advice on care improvement to both regional and provincial colleagues. We want to help amplify these successes. LTC is a unique care context and therefore has specific barriers and facilitators to successfully implement best practice. Training and education and well-designed strategies are recommended as key interventions to support the adoption of innovative care ideas in the LTC context.
To learn more about how the Centre of Excellence is transforming care for Seniors and Veterans, please visit our webpage at: www.PerleyHealth.ca/centreofexcellence.
Developing a Falls Prevention Program in Long-Term Care
To decrease the risk of falls and injuries from falls, Perley Health has an evidence-based Fall Prevention Program in place.
Learn about the key elements implemented by Perley Health:
- Fall Prevention
- During Fall
- Post Fall
- Program Highlights
View Perley Health's Quick Tips
This work is part of the BPSO® designation program, funded by the Government of Ontario. For more information about the RNAO BPSO® Designation, please visit www.RNAO.ca.
6 Key Elements of an Effective Skin and Wound Care Program
In 2021, Perley Health, once the worst in the province for skin and wound care, undertook a dedicated and transformative journey to become a beacon of excellence. This remarkable shift hinged on six key elements introduced with unwavering commitment and determination. By the end of 2021, Perley Health celebrated a 52% reduction in worsening pressure injuries and a 56% decrease in skin and wound infection rates, ultimately making it a model of sustainable excellence in skin and wound care. This success story showcased the power of dedication, innovation, and a commitment to patient well-being and those six key steps are summarized in an easy reference handbook, available for free
6 Key Elements Implemented by Perley Health:
- Validate the Data;
- Standardize Assessments;
- Standardize Treatment Scheduling;
- Streamline Product Supply;
- Avoid Contamination; and
- Invest in Key Resources.
View Perley Health's Quick Tips
You also don't want to miss Perley Health's Field Notes: Building an Effective Skin and Wound Care Program! It expands further on on the quick tips to give even more in depth insight to creating your own effective Wound and Skin Care Program, please email: centreofexcellence@perleyhealth.ca
This work is part of the BPSO® designation program, funded by the Government of Ontario. For more information about the RNAO BPSO® Designation, please visit www.RNAO.ca.
Discover SeeMe®
Empower residents, family, and your entire care team to make informed person-centered decisions.
Discover the transformative power of SeeMe®, a revolutionary approach to long-term care that puts each resident in control of their well-being — now and in the future.
Every individual is unique, and their journey at every stage is a personal one. That's why we're excited to share SeeMe® – a collaborative approach that empowers residents, family, and your entire care team to make informed decisions that align with what matters most to each person.
Over the next two decades, Canada must accommodate the needs of another four million seniors — eighty-two per cent of whom will be 75 years of age and older. Many of those Canadians will require complex and costly care in settings where the staff and resources can meet their needs. SeeMe® is the best way to plan and prepare for the future. SeeMe® is evidenced-informed and has been formally evaluated at Perley Health.
LTC resident Diane Eddy benefited from the SeeMe® framework, which enabled her husband Laird to incorporate her personal wishes and preferences into her care.
What is SeeMe®?
SeeMe® is all about enhancing quality of life through each person's journey. It starts with understanding frailty. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, SeeMe® prompts the essential questions:
- What are the individual's quality-of-life goals?
- How can we honour individual wishes if there is a health change?
- What lifestyle preferences should be considered?
- Which medical intervention is best aligned with the individual's goals of care?
- How does frailty impact the outcome of medical procedures?
Why Choose SeeMe®?
Developed by Perley Health, SeeMe® is a comprehensive communications and decision-making framework backed by research and evaluation at Perley Health, one of Ontario's largest long-term care communities.
For long-term care homes, SeeMe® is an efficient care protocol that encourages proactive planning based on a resident's goals and preferences to improve the overall quality of care. By engaging in regular meaningful conversations, SeeMe® has the potential to optimize resource allocation and may help to avoid unnecessary medical interventions or treatments that may not align with a resident's values.
"Frailty is a state of increased vulnerability, with reduced physical reserve and loss of function across multiple body systems. This reduces the ability to cope with normal or minor stresses, which can cause rapid and dramatic changes in health."
– Canadian Frailty Network
Embrace the SeeMe® difference today by implementing this program and experience person-centred care that revolves around each individual.
- Read about SeeMe® in the Spring/Summer edition of Long Term Care Today (p. 36): www.oltca.com/newsroom/ltc-today/
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