Ontario Long-Term Care Sector
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Wounds Canada is delighted to support the Long-term Care sector in building capacity in skin health and wound care among Personal Support Workers (PSWs), through partnering with Ontario Long-Term Care Homes.
The funding will support 200 PSWs working in Ontario's Long-Term Care Homes to complete the Skin Health Program and provide Long-Term Care Home Partners with staff replacement funding for enrolled staff, ensuring successful program completion.
Agreements will be made with LTC Home Partners to support enrolled staff and be part of a comprehensive program impact and outcome evaluation process.
Please Click here for all information pertaining to the Ministry of Long-Term Care Funded programming.
About the Skin Health Program for Personal Care Providers
The Skin Health Program for Personal Care Providers is an opportunity for personal care providers to enhance their knowledge in skin health and the prevention of common forms of skin damage, including skin tears, pressure injuries, moisture-associated skin damage, diabetic foot ulcers, leg ulcers and swelling, and thermal skin injuries.
Click here to learn more about the Skin Health Program.
Applications for the Ministry of Long-Term Care funded program have now closed. If you are interested in being notified of future opportunities for the Skin Health Program and are employed in Long-Term Care, please join the notification list here.