Knowledge Translation

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This is your direct access point to all the knowledge translation resources from Perley Health's Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™. Explore this knowledge translation hub to discover practical tools and insights derived from our applied research, designed to support best practices in long-term care (LTC) through collaboration and partnership.

1. Discover SeeMe^®: A revolutionary approach to long-term care that puts each resident in control of their well-being.
2. Goals of Care Conversions During Acute Health Events: E-module for Nurses in LTC
3. Hip Fracture Pathways for Nurses and PSWs
4. Developing a Falls Prevention Program in Long-Term Care
5. 6 Key Elements of an Effective Skin and Wound Care Program

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/

• Contact us at centreofexcellence@perleyhealth.ca | 613.526.7171

Learn more about SeeMe®

Discuss Goals of Care During Acute Health Events: An E-module for Nurses in LTC

Empowering long-term care staff to confidently navigate acute health events with residents' goals of care is the focus of this new interactive training e-module. Developed collaboratively with nurses, residents, and subject matter experts, this training is built upon the principles of the SeeMe®: Understanding frailty together framework, a creation of Perley Health.

This training e-module:

• Equips long-term care nurses to prioritize resident-centred care during critical moments.
  
• Helps to ensure that staff are prepared for challenging conversations and decisions that can result from acute health events.
  
• Grounds learning in resident values, as promoted by the SeeMe® framework
  
• Facilitates collaborative care planning that respects individual preferences and lifestyles.
  
• Allows organizations to elevate knowledge, skills, and confidence in leading discussions on goals of care, ultimately improving the care provided to residents.
  
• Is available for free as a standalone learning module or as part of the SeeMe® training and education suite. It can be integrated into corporate learning solutions and Learning Management Systems.

A sneak peek of the learning e-module is available to the right, with the full version accessible by email. 

Contact: centreofexcellence@perleyhealth.ca

This standalone training module is also part of SeeMe®: Understanding frailty together, a proven method to prioritize residents' values and preferences. We invite you to contact the Centre of Excellence to collaborate with Perley Health to implement the e-module into your education program, centreofexcellence@perleyhealth.ca.

This training in made possible through the support of the Registered Nurses Foundation of Ontario (RNFOO) and the Perley Health Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™.

Managing Acute Health Events: Hip Fracture Pathways for Nurses and PSWs

The Challenge is Real:

How do you respect your resident's wishes during a critical health event?
Your resident's preference: No hospital transfer for a hip fracture.

The Perley Health Solution

Through the Perley Health Centre of Excellence in Frailty-Informed Care™, we've developed two evidence-based care pathways specifically designed to address hip fractures in long-term care.

Our tailored care pathways provide nurses and PSWs with step-by-step guidance on assessment, effective pain management, and communication strategies – all focused on upholding resident goals.

Invest in your team's ability to provide exceptional, goal-oriented care, enhance resident comfort, empower staff, and provide dignity.

Take the next step towards enhanced care and staff confidence. Download the hip fracture pathways and/or contact us at centreofexcellence@perleyhealth.ca to discover how we can help your organization.

These just-in-time bedside tools for hip fractures are part of a broader Acute Health Event Management resource that provides high-level clinical information for managing six common diagnoses in long-term care. They focus specifically on supporting your team to manage a hip-fracture more confidently. These pathways emphasize pain management, diagnostic considerations, symptom management, care planning, and compassionate end-of-life care, all tailored to the unique needs of long-term care residents.

Our structured, step-by-step hip fracture pathways promote interprofessional collaboration, ensuring physicians and allied health are involved in holistic decisions aligned with resident wishes. It prioritizes open communication with residents and their families, fostering trust and ensuring their choices are respected. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of reviewing and updating end-of-life care plans, ensuring person-centered care remains at the forefront.

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:

1. Fall Prevention
2. During Fall
3. Post Fall
4. 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:

1. Validate the Data;
2. Standardize Assessments;
3. Standardize Treatment Scheduling;
4. Streamline Product Supply;
5. Avoid Contamination; and
6. 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.