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CAN Health Long-Term Care Innovation and Scaling Network
Success Stories
Canada’s long-term care sector is facing complex challenges, between a rapidly aging population and increasing strain on care providers and support systems.
Here are examples of successful partnerships between Canadian innovators and long-term care homes.
Pioneering technological solutions for better wound management
Accurately measuring, assessing and managing chronic wounds early improves care and reduces unnecessary treatments.
Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) are creating opportunities to develop wound imaging devices that can capture highly detailed wound images, measure wounds accurately and detect infection
Wound imaging technology can do this by using cameras and other tools to take detailed pictures of the wound. These devices take the guesswork out of the process and provide clear, accurate information.
Three great Canadian companies are pioneering new technological solutions for better wound management.
Treating persistent, complex wounds and skin conditions
For many long-term care (LTC) residents, pressure injuries and chronic wounds are a painful and persistent reality. With even the most attentive care, these wounds can rapidly develop, resulting in serious pain and decreased quality of life for residents, as well as time consuming and resource-intensive care protocols for care teams to manage.
Looking for a way to reduce the impact of pressure injuries and chronic wounds across the province, Alberta Health Services (AHS) along with the University of Calgary’s W21C Research and Innovation Centre, teamed up with NanoTess to evaluate its novel wound treatment technology, NanoSALV Catalytic. This project, supported by the CAN Health Network, highlighted NanoSALV Catalytic is a viable resource to integrate within standard of care practices to tackle chronic wounds and has the potential to become a first-line therapy at early stages to minimize wound worsening.
Boosting staff recognition and sharing thanks – with SE Health & Caribou Rewards
Gratitude and recognition in LTC go beyond a nice to have; they're powerful contributors to team success, retention and a culture that ultimately improves resident care.
Research indicates that employees who feel appreciated report significantly higher levels of job satisfaction and are markedly more likely to stay with their employer.
Recognizing the impact of staff appreciation, SE Health, through the support of the CAN Health Network, teamed up with Caribou Health Technologies, to transform the simple act of saying 'thank you’ into a powerful tool, seamlessly integrating gratitude into their workplace culture. This not only uplifts team spirits but also significantly enhances engagement and retention, ultimately attracting new members to join SE Health.