RGP COVID-19 Update May 6, 2020

Training for Teams Redeployed to Long Term Care

1. COVID-19 LTC Orientation for Redeployed Healthcare Workers: Supporting Clients with Dementia and Responsive Behaviours (HTML) - This is the first of a series of webinars for healthcare workers being redeployed to Long Term Care homes (LTCH) to support the COVID-19 pandemic action plan. Speakers introduced healthcare workers to: Long Term Care, concepts and practice of behaviour support, dementia & related responsive behaviours and quick tips on best practices in supporting people living with dementia. *Recorded RGP Training*

2. COVID Care E-Learning (HTML) - The Ontario COVID-19 Education Task Force, in partnership with the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care and the Baycrest Centre for Education, have developed an online training for providers being redeployed for COVID-19 care. Learners need an access code provided by their hospital, LTC facility, professional association, or other source. Email [email protected] for more information.

French Resources

3. The following resources have been translated to French:

Upcoming Webinars

4. ED-based Models of Telehealth for Older Adults (May 11 3-4pm ET) - Tips on setting up the system and delivering the care in the age of COVID-19. An expert panel webinar from the Geriatric Emergency Department Collaborative.

5. Safe Prescribing during COVID - Hydroxychloroquine, Chloroquine and Azithromycin (May 19 12-1pm ET) - GeriMedRisk rounds with speaker Presenter: Dr. David Juurlink MD, PhD, FRCPC, FAACT, FACMT.

Past Webinar Recordings

6. New Models in Addressing Hospital Deconditioning and Physical Impairment in the COVID Era (PDF) - Collaborating Organizations: HPA The Catalyst, Academy of Acute Care Physical Therapy, Johns Hopkins Medicine - Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and Johns Hopkins Activity and Mobility Promotion (AMP)

7. Taking Care of Body, Mind & Soul in the COVID-19 Pandemic (HTML) - A discussion for people living with or caring for those with cognitive or motor problems from Alzheimer's disease, MCI, Parkinson's disease, ALS, Frontotemporal dementia, Stroke or Aging. Hosted by the Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative.

THE RESOURCES IN OUR COVID-19 UPDATES ARE ALSO POSTED ON OUR COVID-19 RESOURCES PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE.