Promising Practices for Reimagining Long-Term Care

More people in Canada are living to 85 and beyond than ever before. In this context, promising practices that help create a resilient long-term care (LTC) system are key to improving resident and family experiences, the health of residents, the work-life of healthcare providers and the efficiency of care.

Across the country, LTC homes are strengthening the safety and quality of care they provide through greater support for healthcare workers, including building their capacity to make care more person-centred.

The following promising practice summaries share insights from LTC homes that piloted innovative approaches to improving the experiences of residents and the workforce.

These summaries offer details about:

• Improving the working conditions for LTC staff to improve the experience of caring for residents.

• Expanding the capacity to provide person-centred care to improve staff fulfillment in their work.

• Showcasing the benefits of using direct engagement - with staff or with residents and their care partners - to identify tangible problems and create lasting solutions.