A 2014 CIHI report showed that a third of the Emergency Department (ED) visits from long-term care homes could have been avoided. Having a systematic approach for identifying residents at risk of health decline could help staff manage the resident within the residential care home and avoid unnecessary visits to the hospital.
This session will speak to PREVIEW-ED©, an innovative tool designed for Health Care Assistants (HCAs) that leverages their familiarity with residents and helps them detect subtle changes in resident health. The tool is completed daily by HCAs and uses simple language and uses a weighted scoring system to detect early health decline related to pneumonia, urinary tract infection, dehydration and congestive heart failure.
In 2016, a Fraser Health (FH) pilot in four residential care homes demonstrated a reduction of ED transfers for tool-sensitive conditions by 71%. This annualized projection based on the 17-week pilot motivated FH to implement the tool in all 79 of their homes in partnership with the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement (CFHI). Evaluation results showed several success factors, and lessons learned. Benefits included greater involvement of HCAs in decision-making as valued and respected members of the care team, and enhanced communication amongst and between groups of healthcare providers. Data has shown an impact on ED transfers for residential care homes that had been consistent in the application and spread of the tool.
Reducing ED Visits from Residential Care by Leveraging the Role of HCA| May 29 | 10 a.m. – 10.50 a.m.
About BCCPA’s Annual Conference
Inspiring and motivating workshops, high-profile opening and closing keynote speakers, engaging networking events, and a dynamic trade-show make BCCPA’s Annual Conference the premier event of the seniors’ care sector. Our 2017 conference had a record attendance of service providers, commercial members, exhibitors and community service groups from across Canada and beyond.
The 2018 Annual Conference, which takes place from May 27th-29th, is expected to be sold-out with 500 attendees gathering at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler.
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Registration for #BCCPA2018 is now closed.
To book your room at the Chateau Fairmont Whistler, please click here. Guests may also call the In-House Reservations Department at 1-800-606-8244 to make their reservations. Callers should identify themselves as being with the BC Care Providers Annual Conference or group code 0518BCCA_001 in order to receive the group rates.
Preferred pricing has been secured at the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Whistler. Individual guests must contact the Reservations Department directly in order to secure room reservations. Please dial 800-268-6282 and ask for the “BC Care Providers Conference” special group rates. When making reservations, each guest will need to provide a valid credit card in order to guarantee the reservation. Full room and tax will be charged upon reservation as a “deposit” and is non-refundable.
