April 1, 2022
sfcare in Pandemic Times Mar 2022 – senior-friendly approach to care reduces incidence of delirium
New research shows a senior-friendly approach to care reduces incidence of delirium. Learn more in our March 2022 newsletter.
February 11, 2022
sfcare in Pandemic Times Feb 2022 – what does a senior-friendly greeting look like?
When you are surrounded by constant change, remember that a senior friendly greeting is within your control. See what this greeting looks like in practice, in our Feb 2022 newsletter.
December 20, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times Nov 2021 – re-igniting commitment to sfCare
It's time to re-ignite our individual and collective commitment to sfCare! The development of the sfCare Framework has undergone scientific peer-review and is published here: Guidance for hospital and community-based health services for older…
October 20, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – October 2021
Tips on preventing harm, and upcoming education sessions. Learn more in our October 2021 newsletter.
September 21, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – September 2021
The 5-min refresh, the solution to foggy visors, and many upcoming education sessions. Learn more in our September 2021 newsletter.
June 29, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – June 2021
How to achieve quick wins when implementing Ontario’s Delirium Quality Standard. Learn more about this new resource in our June 2021 newsletter.
March 30, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – March 2021
5 things you can do right now to improve delirium prevention in your practice or organization. Find these tips and new resources in our March 2021 newsletter.
January 26, 2021
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Jan 2021
Are you prepared for COVID-19 vaccination conversations? The PGLO's new slide deck for clinicians has ready-to-use, evidence-based answers to common COVID-19 vaccination questions. Find this, and other new resources in our January 2021 newsletter.…
December 18, 2020
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Dec 2020
Learn how to turn a ho-hum hello into a delirium prevention, trust-building, senior friendly powerhouse in our December 2020 newsletter.
November 26, 2020
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Nov 2020
Finding opportunities for you and those you provide care for to move more each day in our November 2020 newsletter.
November 20, 2020
E-learning For Clinicians
NEW - introductory-level senior friendly care (sfCare) Learning Series for clinicians (delirium, loneliness, mobilization, nutrition, pain, polypharmacy, and urinary incontinence) in an e-learning format Each learning module includes: presentation…
November 2, 2020
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Oct 2020
Learn how to perfect your "mask voice" in our October 2020 newsletter.
September 15, 2020
sfcare in Pandemic Times – Sept 2020
How do you maintain human connection through personal protective equipment and virtual visits? See our 2 top tips in our September 2020 newsletter.
August 5, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Newsletter August 5, 2020
This week's newsletter features tools to help seniors engage in virtual care, and a series of 3 webinars for healthcare workers on COVID-19 self care strategies. Access the bulletin.
July 23, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update July 23, 2020
Innovative tools for quality improvement including the Ontario Health Data Platform and the OnboardQi, which is a platform that provides organizations with toolkits for topic such as, Indigenous health and wellness, virtual care, acute respiratory…
July 8, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update July 8, 2020
A federal policy brief has been released where experts in the LTC working group outline recommended steps to solving the workforce crisis in nursing homes. Also included in the bulletin are practical info-graphics on nutrition needs of patients…
June 24, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update June 24, 2020
Updated resource on mental illness and dementia for non-clinical care providers, and new training and tools for teams in Long-Term Care. Access the bulletin.
June 17, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update June 17, 2020
IPAC+ is an initiative led by the Knowledge Translation Program at St. Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto. LTCFs and RHs can refer to this list of tools to assess infection prevention and control (IPAC) preparedness. Access the bulletin.…
June 12, 2020
RGP sfCare COVID-19 Update June 12, 2020
Practical tools and information for caregivers and a COVID-19 rapid evidence access link for concise, and easy to digest summaries based on best evidence. RGP sfCare learning series available in French. Access the bulletin.
June 3, 2020
RGP COVID-19 Update June 3, 2020
RGP resources on how to provide senior friendly care during the pandemic, including tools to help older adults stay active. Access the bulletin.
May 28, 2020
RGP COVID-19 Update May 28, 2020
Learn basic concepts of managing floor patients suspected or confirmed of having COVID-19 with a Virtual Simulation Tool. View past RGP recorded training and webinar on delirium prevention, assessment and management during COVID-19. Access the…
May 21, 2020
RGP COVID-19 Update May 21, 2020
Join the webinar on COVID-19 Long Term Care Orientation for Redeployed Healthcare Workers where PRCs will discuss strategies in supporting residents who wander. Access the bulletin.
May 13, 2020
RGP COVID-19 Update May 13, 2020
More practical tools and training for healthcare staff redeployed to long-term care homes (LTCH). Access the bulletin.
May 6, 2020
RGP COVID-19 Update May 6, 2020
This week's bulletin includes COVID-19 resources translated to French, and upcoming webinar topics including ED-based models of Teleheath for older adults . Access the bulletin.