In an effort to support NPs working in LTC through the COVID-19 pandemic, RNAO is facilitating monthly meetings to discuss clinical and other issues so colleagues can exchange best practices through rapid learning to tackle their situations and support one another. NPs working in long-term care (LTC) are encouraged to join these meetings - please see the information below.
- When: First Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. EDT
- Permanent connection link: https://zoom.us/j/154470693 (please email Kyle Dieleman at kdieleman@RNAO.ca for the password)
Resources shared during the meetings have been posted below, along with fields to ask questions that you would like addressed.
Resources
Directives
- Long-Term Care Home Outbreak Guidance
- Guidance for Mask Use in Long-Term Care and Retirement Homes
- Updated Directive #3 from Chief Medical Officer of Health
- Updated Guidance for Long-Term Care
End-of-life
Ontario government resources
- Using the OCC-OFPS secure web form to securely submit documents
- Managing resident deaths in long-term care during COVID-19 (managing resident deaths team MRDT)
- Q&A - Managing resident deaths in long-term care sector
- Managing resident deaths report form - long-term care homes
- Family/caregiver messaging document
- Managing resident deaths in long-term care during COVID-19 outbreak - Webinar recording (April 9, 2020)
RNAO resources
- Palliative Care Delivery in Long-Term Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic - endorsed by AdvantAge Ontario
Peer-shared resources
- ECHO Care of the Elderly: Symptom and End of life Management for the COVID-19 Positive Patient. Dr. Guilia Perri, Baycrest (shared April 21, 2020)
- Goals of care discussions (shared March 30, 2020)
- Guidance for certifying COVID-19 deaths (shared March 30, 2020)
Infection prevention and control
Ministry resources
RNAO resources
- Suggestions and Strategies for Isolating Residents in Long-Term Care - endorsed by AdvantAge Ontario and Ontario Medical Association
- PPE Leads - PPE and Critical Supplies
- Poster - Possible COVID-19 Symptoms to Report
Peer-shared resources
- Optimizing Medication Management during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Implementation Guide for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care - University of Maryland School of Pharmacy (shared April 17, 2020)
- Updated IPAC Recommendations for Use of Personal Protective Equipment for Care of Individuals with Suspect or Confirmed COVID-19 (shared March 30, 2020)
- Video - Use of PPE for Home Visits (in patients with confirmed or suspected Covid-19) (shared April 4, 2020)
Staffing
RNAO resources
- VIANurse - Organizations Requiring Staffing Help re:COVID-19
- Mental Health and Well Being: Resources for Psychosocial Support during the COVID-19 Pandemic - endorsed by AdvantageAge Ontario
Peer-shared resources
- Ontario COVID-19 Mental Health Network - Facilitating free mental health services for Ontario COVID-19 healthcare providers (shared March 30, 2020)
- Managing Stress, Anxiety And Substance Use During Covid-19: A Resource For Healthcare Providers - CCSA & MHCC (shared April 27, 2020)
Supporting families
RNAO resources
Peer-shared resources
- Communication to family members of LTC homes (shared April 17, 2020)
Symptom management
Peer-shared resources
- Symptom management for adult patients with COVID-19 receiving end-of-life supportive care outside of the ICU (shared March 30, 2020)
Testing
Ministry resources
- COVID-19 Quick Reference Public Health Guidance on Testing and Clearance (shared March 30, 2020)
Peer-shared resources
-
Even if you test negative for COVID-19, assume you have it, experts say (shared April 17, 2020)
Meeting recordings and minutes
- Session minutes (July 8, 2020)
- Session minutes (June 17, 2020)
- Session minutes (June 3, 2020)
- Session minutes (May 27, 2020)
- Session minutes (May 20, 2020)
- Session minutes (May 13, 2020)
- Session minutes (May 4, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 30, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 27, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 23, 2020)
- Session recording (April 20, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 20, 2020)
- Session recording (April 16, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 16, 2020)
- Session recording (April 13, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 13, 2020)
- Session recording (April 9, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 9, 2020)
- Session recording (April 6, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 6, 2020)
- Session recording (April 2, 2020)
- Session minutes (April 2, 2020)
- Session recording (March 30, 2020)
- Session minutes (March 30, 2020)
Other
Media
-
CEO of RNAO Doris Grinspun discusses the RNAO's response to the long term care home findings and conditions - The Afternoon Show (May 27, 2020)
Peer-shared resources
- Beyond COVID19 - Health Care Stories from the Front Lines - VIDEO (shared April 23, 2020)
- COVID-19 Information for Long Term Care Residents and Families - Michael Garron Hospital video (shared March 30, 2020)
- Mental health and psychosocial considerations during the COVID-19 outbreak - WHO (shared April 6, 2020)
- COVID-ready communication skills (shared March 30, 2020)
- Medical Director of Care letter (shared March 30, 2020)
- COVID-19 Checklist for Transfer To and From Long Term Care or Retirement Facility (shared March 30, 2020)