{"id":31,"date":"2020-08-06t15:44:20","date_gmt":"2020-08-06t19:44:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cerah.wpress.sencia.ca\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2024-11-18t09:24:50","modified_gmt":"2024-11-18t14:24:50","slug":"current-ongoing-knowledge-translation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cerah.lakeheadu.ca\/knowledge-translation\/current-ongoing-knowledge-translation\/","title":{"rendered":"ongoing knowledge translation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

cerah partners with communities and organizations to develop tailored education and knowledge translation opportunities. please contact us for more information. <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

cerah also offers the following conferences, workshops, and other educational initiatives:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

conferences<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

northwestern ontario palliative care conference & booster events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

each year, cerah hosts either a multi-day palliative care conference or shorter booster event, bringing together healthcare providers from across northwestern ontario to learn about innovations, research, and advancements in palliative care. the aim of these events is to support capacity development in our region for the provision of quality palliative care. an energetic committee of local and regional palliative care clinicians and volunteers sets the theme and learning objectives for these events, ensuring topics and information are timely and relevant to healthcare providers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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workshops<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

learning essential approaches to palliative and end of life care (leap)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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cerah delivers leap core, developed by pallium canada, and various other leap thematics based on identified need and request (leap online, leap mini, leap renal, leap paramedic, leap ltc, leap oncology, leap facilitator training) on an annual basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the leap core course is a competency-based 14 hour mainpro+ accredited course designed by pallium canada to provide learners with the essential, basic competencies of the palliative care approach. the course is ideal for developing teamwork, promoting inter-professional collaboration, promoting collaboration amongst providers in different agencies who need to work together (e.g. community-based family physicians, home care nurses, community pharmacists, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

content includes<\/strong>: being aware, taking ownership, decision-making, hydration, nutrition & gi symptoms, pain, delirium, essential conversations, advance care planning, psychosocial & spiritual care, last days & hours, respiratory symptoms, palliative sedation, resources and quality improvement, grief<\/p>\n\n\n\n

audience<\/strong>: physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other licensed health care professionals (note: audience may vary depending on the thematic being delivered, e.g. leap ltc also includes personal support workers)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n


contact us for more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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learning essential approaches to palliative and end of life care (leap): indigenous communities <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

cerah delivers indigenous-oriented leap core workshops, whereby all the leap core content is facilitated in a culturally-relevant way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the leap core course is a competency-based 14 hour mainpro+ accredited course designed by pallium canada to provide learners with the essential, basic competencies of the palliative care approach. the course is ideal for developing teamwork, promoting interprofessional collaboration, promoting collaboration amongst providers in different agencies who need to work together (e.g. community-based family physicians, home care nurses, community pharmacists, etc.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

content includes<\/strong>: being aware, taking ownership, decision-making, hydration, nutrition & gi symptoms, pain, delirium, essential conversations, advance care planning, psychosocial & spiritual care, last days & hours, respiratory symptoms, palliative sedation, resources and quality improvement, grief<\/p>\n\n\n\n

audience<\/strong>: physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other licensed health care professionals (note: audience may vary depending on the thematic being delivered, e.g. leap ltc also includes personal support workers)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

more information
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palliative care for frontline workers <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

canadians die in hospitals, long-term care facilities and in the community affirming the need for continuing education on palliative care. cerah has developed a 15 hour (10 module) course based on the identified learning needs and preferred educational format of front line care providers. the course is presented in a flexible manner. past evaluations of the program indicate an increased comfort level and confidence in the provision of palliative care by healthcare workers who have taken the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

content includes<\/strong>: introduction to palliative care, setting the stage, physiology of dying, pain, working with individuals and their families, advance care planning, health care consent, and capacity, culture, grief and bereavement, helping relationships and self-care, working within a team<\/p>\n\n\n\n

audience<\/strong>: front line health care providers, hospice\/palliative care volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

more information
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palliative care for frontline workers in indigenous communities: training for health & social care providers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

cerah has developed a 15 hour (8 module) course based on the identified learning needs of frontline providers in indigenous communities. this course is similar to the palliative care for frontline workers course but content has been tailored to reflect the unique needs of indigenous communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

content includes<\/strong>: understanding the palliative approach to care, working with individuals and families, advance care planning, pain and other symptoms, last days and hours of living in an expected death, grief and loss, helping relationships and self-care, and community care teams<\/p>\n\n\n\n

audience<\/strong>: frontline health care providers, hospice\/palliative care volunteers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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p.i.e.c.e.s.\u2122 learning and development model<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

cerah works with a number of provincial programs to offer a variety of workshops for formal and informal care providers who are caring for older adults living with geriatric mental health needs in northwestern on. cerah has a list of trained facilitators to provide the programs, most of whom reside within northwestern on. we will work with the agencies\/programs and the facilitators to determine a suitable date\/time\/location for each of the programs and how they can be delivered in the most cost efficient way. cerah will also work upon request from community partners to develop and tailor webinars, half day or full day workshops, seminars according to their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

content<\/strong>: p.i.e.c.e.s.\u2122 is a holistic, person and care partner-directed model which enhances capacity at the individual, team, organization and system levels to support the care of the older individual living with complex chronic disease. the model provides a shared understanding of the often multiple underlying causes of behavioural expression and associated risks, recognizing areas of need, building on the person\u2019s remaining strengths, and considering the person\u2019s physical, intellectual, and emotional health, supportive strategies to maximize capabilities, the individual\u2019s social and physical environment, and his\/her social self (cultural, spiritual, life story).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

want to learn more about p.i.e.c.e.s.\u2122 or are interested in organizing a workshop for your agency\/program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact<\/strong>: carlina marchese, knowledge broker, cerah, or telephone: (807) 343-8010 ext. 7298 or cmarches@lakeheadu.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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living the dementia journey<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

cerah works with a number of provincial programs to offer a variety of workshops for formal and informal care providers who are caring for older adults living with geriatric mental health needs in northwestern on. cerah has a list of trained facilitators to provide the programs, most of whom reside within northwestern on. we will work with the agencies\/programs and the facilitators to determine a suitable date\/time\/location for each of the programs and how they can be delivered in the most cost efficient way. cerah will also work upon request from community partners to develop and tailor webinars, half day or full day workshops, seminars according to their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

content<\/strong>: living the dementia journey is an award-winning, evidence-informed training program for those who support people living with dementia. participants gain awareness and understanding that changes not only the way they view dementia, but the way they support people living with it. the program utilizes presentations, individual reflections, small and large group discussions, and experiential learning to train adult learners in the importance of shifting care and services to focus on a person\u2019s strengths and abilities, and how each person can be supported in living life to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

want to learn more about living the dementia journey or are interested in organizing a workshop for your agency\/program? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact<\/strong>: carlina marchese, knowledge broker, cerah, or telephone: (807) 343-8010 ext. 7298 or cmarches@lakeheadu.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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u-first! training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

cerah works with a number of provincial programs to offer a variety of workshops for formal and informal care providers who are caring for older adults living with geriatric mental health needs in northwestern on. cerah has a list of trained facilitators to provide the programs, most of whom reside within northwestern on. we will work with the agencies\/programs and the facilitators to determine a suitable date\/time\/location for each of the programs and how they can be delivered in the most cost efficient way. cerah will also work upon request from community partners to develop and tailor webinars, half day or full day workshops, seminars according to their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

content<\/strong>: u-first! is a training program that helps frontline staff to develop a common knowledge base, language, values and approach to caring for people with alzheimer\u2019s disease and other dementias by understanding the person living with dementia and associated behaviour changes and working as a team to develop individualized support strategies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

want to learn more about u-first! or are interested in organizing a workshop for your agency\/program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact<\/strong>: carlina marchese, knowledge broker, cerah, or telephone: (807) 343-8010 ext. 7298 or cmarches@lakeheadu.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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gentle persuasive approaches<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

cerah works with a number of provincial programs to offer a variety of workshops for formal and informal care providers who are caring for older adults living with geriatric mental health needs in northwestern on. cerah has a list of trained facilitators to provide the programs, most of whom reside within northwestern on. we will work with the agencies\/programs and the facilitators to determine a suitable date\/time\/location for each of the programs and how they can be delivered in the most cost efficient way. cerah will also work upon request from community partners to develop and tailor webinars, half day or full day workshops, seminars according to their needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

content<\/strong>: gentle persuasive approaches (gpa) is an innovative dementia care education curriculum based on a person-centred care approach. designed for interdisciplinary point of care staff across the health care sectors, gpa basics is delivered as four modules over a 7.5 hour day. the session is evidence-based, interactive and practical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

audience<\/strong>: care providers in a professional setting, including 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 enrolled at a recognized educational institution. potential or current job includes interaction with persons with dementia, or proof of registration for course completion in a health related field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

want to learn more about gpa or are interested in organizing a workshop for your agency\/program?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact<\/strong>: carlina marchese, knowledge broker, cerah, or telephone: (807) 343-8010 ext. 7298 or cmarches@lakeheadu.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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educational series<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

cerah speaker series<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

cerah hosts virtual presentations on a variety of topics and various presenters. sessions will be 45 minutes in length and offered via the zoom platform. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

a sampling of past topics includes: visitor restrictions & the covid-19 pandemic, using digital stories to promote end of life conversations, mouth matters! the importance of oral health and the connection to body, mind and mouth, the pandemic grief pivot: in search of grief ritual alternatives, and many more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

see our education archives<\/a> section to view past events. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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health research dialogue series<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

each year, cerah hosts a spring, fall, and winter lunch & learn series on various topics relating to current health research. sessions are one hour in length and may be attended face-to-face at the centre, at various otn sites throughout the region, or via live webcast. sessions are also archived enabling viewing at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

a sampling of past topics includes: \u201cspeaking up and speaking out: valuing the perspectives of ltbt older adults in canada\u201d dr. katherine kortes-miller, \u201cthe inconvenient truth: the \u2018obesity\u2019 epidemic, evolving science, and new paradigms\u201d dr. erin cameron, \u201caging among adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities – a focus on frailty\u201d dr. lynn martin, \u201cweight management and life coaching: a \u2018one size fits none\u2019 approach\u201d dr. erin pearson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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palliative care echo project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

in partnership with the north west regional palliative care program, project echo: st. joseph\u2019s care group, and pallium canada, cerah is pleased to coordinate a regional echo hub site as part of the national palliative care echo project. the palliative care echo project is a 5-year initiative to cultivate communities of practice and establish continuous professional development among health care providers across canada who care for patients with life-limiting illness. as a hub partner, collaborators create echo programming that meets the learning and resource needs of the health care providers in northwestern ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

to view the sessions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

more information<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

contact us<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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community projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

dementia caf\u00e9: a place to belong<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

directed and delivered by: cerah <\/p>\n\n\n\n

hosted by: urban abbey <\/p>\n\n\n\n

funded by: the north west lhin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

supported by: the alzheimer society of thunder bay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

the goal of dementia caf\u00e9: a place to belong<\/em> is to create and maintain a safe and inclusive social environment with opportunities for social connection and interaction for people with dementia, regardless of age or stage, and their care partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

dementia caf\u00e9 runs every other sunday afternoon from 2-4 pm at urban abbey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

fore more information, please email dementia.cafe@lakeheadu.ca<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

you can also find us on facebook<\/a>.    <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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