Resident and Family Engagement
"I have had an opportunity to become acquainted with my doctor, and he with me. That rapport, that bond and relationship is critically important for me and for many other residents in long-term care."
— Barry, resident in long-term care, Ontario.
Residents in Ontario's long-term care are the heart of every home. They have reached a stage in their life where they need to rely on others to support and to care for them, and while there are some residents who cannot be autonomous in their own care, there are many who are able to self-advocate and make decisions for themselves in their medication management. Engaging residents is essential to increasing medication safety and this initiative aims to support you, with resources and education, to do so authentically. Collaboration between staff and residents gives the best possible chance for safe medication experiences.
"I would like to be on the committee that decides how they are going to reduce errors so that I can add the resident's voice..."
— Devora, resident in long-term care, Ontario.
Toolkit: Resident and Family Engagement
This toolkit has been designed for all staff in long-term care homes in Ontario as a landing place to find resources and information to support resident and family engagement in the home. Whether this practice is already embedded in your setting or whether you are looking for ways to increase engagement, there is information in the following pages that will support any improvement efforts and/or projects.
After you have downloaded the toolkit, please take this short survey to help us know what information is the most supportive to you with regards to engaging residents and their families.
YouTube Video
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A resident's voice is an important part of any medication management system, and they bring a unique perspective to decision making and care planning. This video describes how residents and their families can be fully engaged and why their input is critical to their quality of life. This module is designed for residents and families, but all LTC staff would benefit from watching.
Handout
This handout, "Your Voice Matters in Medication Safety", is a downloadable resource for your residents and their families. Share it so you can help them understand their role in their own medication management while in long-term care. This handout can be printed or emailed to your community.
Let us know how the Strengthening Medication Safety in Long-Term Care initiative is making a difference in your setting. Contact us with your stories, photos, and videos. With your permission we'll post it here to inspire others to make a difference. Together we will make a difference.
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