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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
CAOT-BC2017-2018 Mid-Year Update
Sarah Charles, OT (CAOT-BC Service Coordinator)
CAOT-BC Regional Forums 2018
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Today’s Discussion
• Strategic priorities
• Membership data
• Activity highlights
• Questions
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Mission:
Advance excellence in occupational therapy
Vision:
Occupational therapy is valued and accessible in BC
Priorities
• Development and strengthening of infrastructure to support CAOT-BC
• Engagement of occupational therapists in CAOT-BC and occupational therapycommunity
• Represent the professional interests of British Columbia occupational therapists and occupational therapy to externalstakeholders
• Promote occupational therapy in BC (to government, media and the public)
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
October 1, 2017
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Advisory Committee (2016-2018)• Laura Bulk (Chair)
• Gabrielle Trepanier (Vice Chair)
• Emma Smith (Secretary)• Allison Patterson
• Chelsea Gowan
• Karly Greczmiel
• Sharon Campbell
• Les Smith• Anica Svillamayor
• Andrea McNeill
• Flora To-Miles
• Carlyn Derksen
Infrastructure: Advisory Committee
• Advisory Committee term: Oct 1, 2016-Sept 30, 2018
• 7 OT members + 3 students + CAOT Board Director (BC)+ Staff
• Meet every 8 weeks (6x/year)
Coming this Spring….Recruitment 2018-2020
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Membership
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Activity Highlights
Communication• Blog published 3-4 times per
week
• OTalkBC- monthly newsletter
• Social media (Twitter, Facebook)
Conference 2018• Vancouver June 20-23• In person Practice Network and
Advisory Committee meetings
Public Awareness CampaignRaised $4065 sponsorship during renewal (270% over target)
• Extended contract with Pace Group
• Strengthen and grow government and media relations
• Planning for 3rd annual OT Day at the BC Legislature
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Activity Highlights
Day at the Legislature - Outcomes
“Thank you for writing to me to invite me to the Occupational Therapist lunch here at the legislature in Victoria. I had some wonderful conversations with your OT colleagues both in practice and in academia.
Thank you for your important work improving quality of life for those with disabilities and injuries in our community! I heard clearly your community's message about the need to increase the number of spaces for OT students at UBC and will be passing it on to our team.”
- MLA David Eby
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Activity Highlights
Government Relations • Min. of Health• Min. of Social Development and
Poverty Reduction• Min. of Children and Family
Development• Min. of Advanced Education, Skills
and Training• Min. of Mental Health and Addictions• Attorney General• MLAs
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Activity Highlights
MLA Engagement
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Activity Highlights
Government Relations –Key messages
Occupational therapy is a vital health profession that contributes to the health and well being of BC citizens
BC occupational therapy workforce is fragile with a heavy reliance on in-migration
Solution: Improve access to OT in community, home care, mental health, for seniors (and more)
Solution: Increase training in BC (e.g. UBC, distributed learning)
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Activity Highlights
Connection with University• Fieldwork students• Guest lectures (leadership,
professional practice)
Awards & Grants• CAOT-BC Outstanding OT of
the Year• BC Citation Award• Research & Education Grant
Regional Education & Practice Support• Networking and Education Days• 14 Practice Networks• e-HLbc membership
Representation & Promotion• Consumer, intra-professional and
inter-professional events
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Activity Highlights Representation
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Activity Highlights Talk to an OT
Talk to an OT
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Activity Highlights
Practice Networks • Dysphagia • Leadership • Driving• Private Practice Business Network• Pediatrics • Assistive Technology and Seating• Mental Health and Addiction Intervention • Community OT• Measurement• Neurology • Internationally Educated OTs• Chronic Pain and Occupational Therapy • Ergonomics• Bariatric Care
Exploratory Meeting:Occupation in Practice
Network
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Activity Highlights
Research & Education Grant
Application timeline:Feb 15, 2018 - May 31, 2018
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Conference 2018
Co-Convenors: Gabrielle Trepanier & Kathy EllisatScientific Chair: Dr. Ben Mortenson
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Advocacy
Government Responses and Letters to the Editor
Letters to Ministers Also circulate through social media
Monitor daily headlines of major provincial and community papers
Submit letters and circulate through social media
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Advocacy
Outcomes of Responses and Letters
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Advocacy
Outcomes of Responses and Letters
Retweeted by Min. Lake
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Activity Highlights
Stakeholder Relations• Office of the BC Seniors Advocate
(seniors, home/residential care)
• BC Care Provider Association (seniors, residential care)
• PainBC (opioid epidemic, chronic pain)
• HSABC (qualification differential, workload management, workforce)
• Home Medical Equipment Dealers Association (equipment Rx)
• ICBC (injured driver access to OT)
• WorksafeBC (injured worker access to OT)
• RoadsafetyBC (driver fitness, older driver assessment)
• Canadian Mental Health Association (mental health)
• … and many more
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
We’re Listening
What have you told us to keep doing?
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Advocacy: Take Action for OT
Government Agenda
• Triple Aim - care experience, health outcomes, reducing cost
• Aging population
• Health spending - outcomes not matching spending
Policies
• New service delivery models
• Focus on patient-centred & team-based care
• Focus on quality
• Focus on priority populations (e.g. frail elderly, mental health,
• rural care)
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Take Action for OT
Priority Issues
Improve access to occupational therapy (multi-sectoral)
• Seniors, children, PWD
• Mental health
• Residential care
• Community care, primary care
• Rural/remote, underserved regions
Workforce• Reduce maldistribution
• Reduce reliance on in-migration
• Meet public and private sector demands
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Take Action for OT
Improve access to occupational therapyReduce waitlists to access early intervention (e.g., children)How? Increase OT FTE staffing to reduce caseload burden
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Take Action for OT
Improve access to occupational therapyImprove timely provision of OT service (e.g., adults)How? Increase OT FTE staffing to reduce caseload burden
Reported by health authorities:
Home visits for adults with chronic conditions ranges from 3 months to over 1 year
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Take Action for OT
Improve access to occupational therapyImprove timely access to OT (e.g., seniors)
• Preventative home safety visits for at risk seniors
• Add OT to skill mix in residential care facilities: (improve seating, reduce falls, reduce pressure sores, improve functional eating, support engagement in meaningful activities)
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Stay Connected
Join the Conversation• #OT365• #bcpoli
Follow CAOT-BC:• Blog www.caot-bc.blogspot.ca• Twitter @Caot_bc• Facebook @caotbc
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Coming Up…
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Stronger Together
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Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.
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Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Your support and membership in the association allows thework of representation, advocacy, and promotion to continue.
YOU ARE CAOT-BC
Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists – British Columbia
Questions?
Charles, S. (2018, April 11). "CAOT-BC: 2017-2018 Mid-Year Update". In News & Resources series. Retrieved from http://www.caot.ca/site/pt/resources/odwebinars?nav=sidebar
These webinar materials are copyrighted to the presenter and may not be distributed or shared without the express permission of the presenter.