Implementing a Palliative Approach to Care in Long Term Care

Implementing a Palliative Approach to Care in Long Term Care, is an implementation guide and resource toolkit that aligns with the expanded Palliative Approach to Care requirements within the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 (FLTCA). The document is divided into 3 sections, each section starts with content related to the section’s theme, followed by a comprehensive list of resources, including hyperlinks.

1. Key concepts in a palliative approach to care
2. Mentorship, education and support to build competency and capacity
3. Implementing a palliative approach to care

 

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From: End-of-Life Care During the Last Days and Hours
From: A Palliative Approach to Care in the Last 12 Months of Life