presented by : bob spicer psychogeriatric resource consultant north bay regional health centre
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Knowledge Translation in Northern Ontario. Presented by : Bob Spicer Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant North Bay Regional Health Centre ( with thanks Marian Krawczyk). “We are all aging from the minute we are born.” -Lisa Almada. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Presented byPresented by: : Bob SpicerBob Spicer
Psychogeriatric Resource ConsultantPsychogeriatric Resource ConsultantNorth Bay Regional Health CentreNorth Bay Regional Health Centre
((with thankswith thanks Marian Krawczyk) Marian Krawczyk)
““We are all We are all aging from aging from
the minute we the minute we are born.” are born.”
-Lisa Almada-Lisa Almada
North Bay Regional Health Centre: Catchment area & office locations
3 locations in Northeastern Ontario Sault Ste. Marie: Western section Sudbury: Middle core North Bay: Eastern section Timiskaming, Nipissing, Muskoka, Parry
Sound
Demographics Acute care services to North Bay and
surrounding communities and specialized mental health services to all of northeast Ontario
Total catchment population of approximately 129,000
The Northeast has a higher proportion of the population age 65+ than the entire province
Psychogeriatric Resource Consultants
Role of the PRC
Consultant Educator Netw ork Builder
PsychogeriatricResource
Consultant(PRC )
Why is Caregiver Support missed?
Hard to see if you aren’t looking for it!Hard to see if you aren’t looking for it!
What’s new… Education / Network Building
Knowledge Translation in NBRHC
4 presentations (2 in each of Sudbury & North Bay)2-hour presentation focused on CGPL for administrators3-hour presentation focused on SPRG for front-line workersTotal number of participants: 61Professional/Organizational affiliations:
Local Health Integration NetworkBehaviour Supports of OntarioNE Dementia Network CoalitionCommunity Care Access CentresAlzheimer SocietySeniors’ Mental Health ProgramLong-term care homesFirst NationsHuntington’s SocietyParkinson SocietyNorth Bay Regional Health Centre…others
ProcessInvitations sent across all of northeast to admin /
management, policy planners, educators, regulated & unregulated health professionals … hospital, community / home care service providers, long term care, seniors mental health, allied organizations (Alz Society, etc.) ~70-80 representatives in total
Follow-up reminders sent week before presentations
Initial FeedbackEvaluations returned: 44 (out of 61)Overall organization of Toolkit: 9/10Content of CGPL: 8/10Content of SPRG: 9/10Level of interest in using CGPL: 8/10Level of interest in using SPRG: 8/10
Comments“Very timely and related to a lot of initiatives going on provincially in Ontario. Caregiver/provider input is often neglected or minimal at best; this will definitely reinforce the value of caregivers - formal and informal.”
“This is a great tool! I plan on sharing the tool and resource manual information within our organization. I see an immediate use of the toolkit.”
“Thank you! Those of us who work with family members/caregivers often know the importance of advocating for them. This resource is a way to quantify and advocate for this group”.
“Very timely information for me as we implement Behaviour Supports Ontario Project”.
“I am both a service provider and a caregiver. It was amazing to see both of my experiences reflected in the Toolkit. Thank you so much.”
Comments
“I believe someone already mentioned it but the layout of the website - colour, font and organization I feel could be better. Dark background colour makes it difficult to read. It seems cluttered and I don't want that to effect someone's perception of the tool or ability to navigate it”.
“Not sure if this is applicable to what I am currently working on”.
OutcomesSuccesses:
Participation / interest (4 workshops)
PRC Involvement (Sudbury / North Bay = consistent support)
“Senior Friendly Communities”, “Seniors at Risk”, “DN”, “GNA” linkages
NEDNC role ???Toronto: March 15 / 16 …
enhancing “understanding”
Challenges:“climate of change” (baby
boomers retiring: “leaders”; BSO initiative, staff turnover)
DistanceTime ($$$ ?)Increasing awareness /
understanding of the SPRG resources
Diversity of service providers/silos
Linking with Partners in Care
Next Steps – Dissemination & UptakeLocal Health Integrated Network Webinar interestDementia Knowledge Exchange Webinar interestNortheastern Ontario Stroke Collaborative Conference –
Toronto 2012North Shore Tribal Council – LTC ProgramConnection to Behaviour Supports of OntarioNortheast LTC Family Council Conference Gerontological Inter-oganizational/Inter-professional
Collaboration Local dialogue / initiatives via PRCs, PECs, DNs, NEDNC, etc.
“regional & district based” Outcomes … “work in progress”
Northeast Dementia Network Coalition (NEDNC)
The goal of Dementia Networks is to:“facilitate the collaboration of available people and resources to improve the system of care of persons with dementia and their families and caregivers.”
The purpose of the North East Dementia Network Coalition is to be a unified voice for the 6 Dementia Networks in Northeast Ontario, … Local Health Integration Network (LHIN).
Outcomes: Dissemination & Uptake
Ensuring “Caregivers voices are heard” (NB DN Caregiver/Family – Service Provider) … future planning
Key Partners to Engage:- BSO Teams, PRCs, Service Providers (across “Continuum of Care”: Interim Care Units, LTCHs, CCAC, SMHP, Retirement Homes, Home Support, Alz Society / Parkinson Society)- Best Practice Champions, Peer Leaders, Management, … “unregulated” healthcare providers, too!- Informal caregivers: family, volunteer groups, community- building on existing partnerships
Services vs. Gaps “SWOT analysis” … avoid the “service silos”
Questions/Discussion?