Long Term Care Redeployment

Long Term Care Redeployment

Orientation

• The work you will be assigned at the personal care home will be within your scope of practice

• But this may be new territory…

• A welcome package that covers logistical details such as parking, contacts, etc. (from CRU)

• An orientation package that provides an introduction to the PCH world and residents

• An introduction to a “day in the life” of a personal care home

• An opportunity to ask questions

• Changing client care needs

oSelf assessment and development

• Collaboration with team and role expectations

• Working with limited resources

Caring for people with dementiaFalls Advance care plans

Feeding and swallowingRestraints

Cohorting in PCH

Variability due to reason for isolation and facility design etc.

• Red unit

• Isolation as contacts

• Ask about the details at your site

• Clear signage

• Pay attention to PPE changes

• If you have concerns or questions about PPE you can contact Chantelle Riddle-Yarycky, IP&C Specialist [email protected]

• If you see protocols being breached, discuss with staff as you observe it

• Notify site leadership so that issues can be addressed

Other supports• If you would like to have a buddy shift in a

non-outbreak PCH before you are redeployed, contact Laurel Rose Regional Manager of Rehab and Geriatric Services

• A rotation of home care personnel who have experience working in PCH will be available to talk to you – ask your manager

• If you do not get an orientation raise the issue to Shelby McLeod

• Use the contact numbers on your CRU information forms for other site specificissues