1. Applied Health Services Research Workshop March 4, 2014
Advancing Continuing Care A Blueprint to Support System Change Provincial Priority
Applied Health Services Research Workshop
March 4, 2014

2. Foundation / Facilitators
Strategic Framework
Manitoba Health’s Vision – “Healthy Manitobans through an Appropriate Balance of Prevention and Care”
Areas for Action
Navigation of Health System, Effective Transitions, Restorative Care, Culture of Caring
Provincial Policy, Organizational Capacity, Partnerships, Communication / Education
MB Health Vision
Areas for Action
Goal of Strategy -Ensure the sustainability of the health care system through efficiencies and effective service delivery in order to maximize the health and quality of life of Manitoba’s aging population
Embedded Themes
Foundation / Facilitators

3. Areas for Action
Helping individuals stay at home by investing in community supports and focusing on wellness, capacity building and restoration when delivering home care services
Improving access to Home Care services
Strengthening and promoting co-operation among health care partners
to keep people at home
Strengthening and expanding options for community-based housing
as alternatives to personal care homes
Ensuring there are enough Long Term Care beds to meet the needs
of Manitobans
Developing new, innovative ways of delivering services to improve health outcomes for residents of personal care homes
Committing to dedicated health technology to help improve quality and co-ordination of care and in making informed decisions and policy

4. Blueprint Priority Initiatives & Research Opportunities ;
Area for Action
Strategic Issue / Goal
Opportunities
#1 Helping individuals stay at home by investing in community supports and focusing on wellness, capacity building and restoration when delivering home care services
Capacity for and Utilization of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making and Processes
Reduction in clients transitioning to long term care
Home care model revised (capacity, wellness, accessibility and rehabilitation services) to support individuals remaining at home, to provide support to caregivers and to promote system sustainability
Enhance evaluation of dementia programs by including; structures (available resources), process (care that is delivered) and outcomes (excellence in care – quality of care/life)
Develop an evaluation plan for the renewed Alzheimer Framework
Develop evaluation plan related to benefits of increasing capacity and resources to provide palliative care services
Develop evaluation framework for revised home care model that enhanced case management role for HC Case Coordinators, increased support for care givers and initiation of a more restorative approach in provision of services
Evaluate outcomes and or benefits of different rehabilitation/restorative HC initiatives i.e. rural vs. urban, costs etc.
Develop evaluation plan for enhanced delivery of in-home and outside the home respite services

5. Blueprint Priority Initiatives & Research Opportunities
Area for Action
Strategic Issue
Gaps/Opportunities
#3 Strengthening and promoting co-operation among health care partners to keep people at home
Capacity for and Utilization of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making and Processes
Improved health outcomes, including chronic disease management
Improved coordination and communication in the health care system
Develop evaluation framework related to improved communication/ partnerships between primary care providers and home care providers
Evaluate new models that will facilitate partnerships with HC and Family Physicians / Primary Care Providers e.g. Hospital Home Teams

6. Blueprint Priority Initiatives & Research Opportunities
Area for Action
Strategic Issue
Gaps/Opportunities
# 4Strengthening and expanding options for community-based housing as alternatives to personal care homes
Capacity for and Utilization of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making and Processes
Demonstrated need for additional community supports as evidenced by reduced wait times for service, reduced number of Alternate Level of Care (ALC) stays/ beds days in hospital and reduced number of individuals waiting to receive the most appropriate service in the most appropriate setting
Provide analysis and evaluation of Supportive housing model based formal review of model including eligibility criteria, exit criteria and staffing Model and evaluation should encompass and allow for regional differences.
Develop an evaluation related to development of specialized environments and programming for unique populations

7. Blueprint Priority Initiatives & Research Opportunities
Area for Action
Strategic Issue
Gaps/Opportunities
# 6 Developing new, innovative ways of delivering services to improve health outcomes for residents of personal care homes
Capacity for and Utilization of Evidence-Informed Decision-Making and Processes
Improved quality of life for residents of personal care homes
Demonstrated need for additional community supports as evidenced by reduced wait times for service, reduced number of Alternate Level of Care (ALC) stays/ beds days in hospital and reduced number of individuals waiting to receive the most appropriate service in the most appropriate setting
Evaluate outcomes of investing in Special Support teams
Evaluate outcomes of enhancing and investing in geriatric mental health or psychology resources in LTC
Promote knowledge transfer related to leading practices on respect and dignity. Additional opportunities in light of TREC project.

8. Blueprint Priority Initiatives & Research Opportunities
Area for Action
Strategic Issue
Gaps/Opportunities
# 7 Committing to dedicated health technology to help improve quality and co-ordination of care and in making informed decisions and policy
Demonstrated quality of decisions, policy development and accountability
Utilization data PCH and or HC electronic Information System for planning , submission to CIHI, jurisdictional comparisons
Develop an evaluation framework for implementation of a provincial clinical information system for HC and LTC (standardized assessment and care planning tools, clinical capacity, standardized data set to support provincial reporting, program planning, future resource allocation and quality monitoring)