The Palliative Approach in Long Term Care Community of Practice is a group of professionals, patients, caregivers and other interested individuals who come together to share experiences and best practices regarding Advance Care Planning and palliative approaches in LTC education and implementation- including challenges and successes. The group is run in collaboration with SPA-LTC and the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.
The Palliative Approach in Long Term Care Community of Practice has three main goals:
- Act as a professional resource to colleagues on Advance Care Planning and palliative approaches in Long Term Care education and implementation.
- To share tools and resources to advance best practices in Advance Care Planning and palliative approaches in Long Term Care across Canada.
- To provide a safe space to discuss, learn and explore different perspectives on Advance Care Planning and palliative approaches in Long Term Care.
- Each meeting features guest speakers on a variety of topics around long term care.