Quickfire Sessions

HR | Thursday Oct 24, 10:45 - 11:45

Factors influencing nurses’ decisions to leave or remain in the home and community care sector during the COVID-19 pandemic

Denise M. Connelly (Western University), Nicole A. Guitar (Western University), Travis A. Van Belle (VHA Home HealthCare), Emily C. King (VHA Home HealthCare, University of Toronto), Sandra M. McKay (VHA Home HealthCare, University of Toronto)

Observe, Coach, Assist, and Report: Current use and future opportunities for an evidence-informed framework to structure personal support provider care in home and community care settings

Margaret Saari (SE Research Centre; Lawrence S Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto), Elizabeth Kalles (SE Research Centre; School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo), Paul Holyoke (SE Health), Blanche Durocher (SE Health), Justine Giosa (SE Research Centre, School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo)

Amplifying RPN Leadership: Emotional Support Practices in the Home and Community Care Sector

Sonia Nizzer (VHA Home HealthCare), Nicole Moreira (VHA Home HealthCare), Emma Perera (VHA Home HealthCare), Sandra McKay (VHA Home HealthCare, University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University, Michael Garron Hospital), Emily King (VHA Home HealthCare, University of Toronto)

Innovation in Operations |  Thursday Oct 24, 1:00 - 2:00

Innovation in Standardization: North East SOG Development 

Jessica Lepine and the Innovation Centre Team

Enhancing Quality of Care: Impact of a New Huddle Initiative in an Assisted Living Program

Dawn Homes (Dale Brain Injury Services), Heather MacIntyre (Dale Brain Injury Services)

Client and Family Portal: Implementation of Digital Solutions for At-Risk Seniors and Adults with Permanent Physical Disabilities

Bushra Kundi (Nucleus Independent Living), Oliver Blunn ( Nucleus Independent Living), Karin Archer Myles (Nucleus Independent Living)

Serving Unique Populations |  Thursday Oct 24, 2:00 - 3:00

Ageing with Flavour: A Case Study of Community Congregate Dining Programs for Japanese-Canadian Seniors

Yukari Seko (Toronto Metropolitan University), James Tiessen (Toronto Metropolitan University), Veen Wong (Toronto Metropolitan University), Rayna Adachi (Toronto Metropolitan University)

Strengthening Rural Connections to Support Seniors (An Age Well At Home Initiative)

Kayla Menkhorst (Eganville & District Senior Citizens Needs Association)

Apna Mind, Apna Body: A South Asian Guide to Dementia Care

Sandeep Lachhar (Health Services), Navneet Dhillon (Health Services)