Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA)
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The Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) advances excellence in home care through leadership, awareness, advocacy and knowledge.
We asked 14 members of the CHCA how they are using our Be Prepared Conversation Guides. Their stories demonstrate the impact of confident, compassionate communication in palliative home care. Designed to be clear, simple, and easy to use, the guides are helping healthcare…
Personal care providers play a crucial role in protecting clients from pressure injuries, skin tears, and moisture-associated damage. Simple, everyday actions - such as adjusting a client’s position, keeping skin dry, and using protective products - can significantly reduce…
Equinoxe LifeCare, a member of the Canadian Home Care Association, has launched a collaborative research project with OROT (CIUSSS West-Central Montreal) to evaluate how continuous, AI-enabled monitoring can support safer, more independent living for seniors at home. Part of the…
Equinoxe LifeCare, membre de l'Association canadienne des soins et services à domicile, a lancé un projet de recherche collaboratif avec OROT (CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal) afin d'évaluer comment une surveillance continue assistée par l'IA peut contribuer à une vie…
Talking about palliative emergencies can be challenging. Yet, by proactively identifying risks and having open, clear conversations, patients and caregivers are better equipped to manage crises while waiting for support from the healthcare team. The Be Prepared Conversation…
As part of the SPRINT Implementation Collaborative, 14 CHCA member organizations were supported in applying the Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework in their everyday practice. Over an 18-month period, teams integrated core competencies and emotional…
Nous sommes fiers d'être un partenaire contributeur de la plateforme de recherche intelligente de Effectif de la santé Canada, Plateforme Numérique de Premier Accès. Cette plateforme alimentée par l'intelligence artificielle met les Canadiens en relation avec des ressources, des…
We are proud to be a contributing partner in Health Workforce Canada's intelligent search platform, the Digital Front Door. This AI-powered platform connects Canadians to trusted health workforce resources, initiatives, and products from across the country - all in one place.…
Developed through a partnership between @cancerstratCA and @GovCanHealth, the Canadian Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Competency Framework sets a national standard for delivering high-quality, person-centred palliative care. Home care teams are using this framework to…
Older adults living with living dementia and multiple chronic conditions often face new or escalating behavioural symptoms that challenge both care planning and the well-being of family caregivers. This ECHO clinic is designed for primary care and home care providers working…
This #NationalLTCDay, learn how one team in Vancouver, British Columbia is using safer, person-centred approaches to care for people living with dementia, supported by HEC. @healthqualitybc
Recognizing and addressing a person’s unique spiritual needs is a crucial element of home-based palliative care; offering comfort, dignity, and support to patients, families, and caregivers at end-of-life. This ECHO session will explore the role of holistic spiritual care,…
Shared decision-making is central to person- and family-centred care, especially when supporting older adults with dementia and multimorbidity at home. This TeleECHO clinic explores how respecting and valuing the diverse perspectives of individuals, families, and care…
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Fiona Deller, PhD as the new CEO of the Canadian Home Care Association, effective immediately. Fiona brings extensive leadership experience in public policy and workforce development, succeeding Nadine Henningsen after nearly two…
The Canadian Home Care Association is proud to support Care Forward, a national initiative led by @HE_ES_Canada to improve care for over a million people across Canada. As a content partner, CHCA will provide access to our Enhanced Framework for Integrated People-Centred Care…
This #NationalNursingWeek, May 12–18, we join the @canadanurses in celebrating nurses who lead with compassion and deliver essential care in homes and communities across Canada. Through our Project ECHO streams on home-based palliative care and integrated seniors care, we are…
Personal care providers are often the first to observe changes in skin health and are uniquely positioned to support early identification and intervention. This TeleECHO session on early detection of skin damage is the second in a 3-part series for personal care providers,…
Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 Canadian women - and as our population ages, older adults are increasingly impacted. In fact, experts say the number of Canadians with breast cancer could double by 2042, with the biggest rise in those 65+. To help support older adults and their…
Like a lighthouse in a storm, #PalliativeCareIsForYou - to guide you through the uncertainty of serious illness with warmth and stability. This #NHPCW, discover our Be Prepared Conversation Guides: practical, patient-friendly tools that help families and home care providers…
