Webinar: Driving Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care
Published on: 30-01-2025
Delivering good-quality care in long-term care settings is not an easy task. It requires not only addressing physical and clinical needs but also improving individuals' overall well-being and quality of life. Fundamental principles of care such as autonomy, dignity, comfort, and meaningful relationships must be prioritized alongside safety and measurable outcomes. A paradigm shift from traditional quality assurance to continuous improvement and adaptive quality management is essential to achieving these goals.
This webinar, organized by the Special Interest Group (SIG) on Quality Improvement at the Global Observatory of Long-Term Care (GOLTC), will present the World Health Organization (WHO)'s conceptual framework for quality management in long-term care. Launched in December 2024, this framework emphasizes the importance of embedding learning and collaboration into care systems to drive meaningful and sustainable improvements. Experts will share practical insights and strategies for implementing this framework to improve the quality of long-term care services.
Agenda
- Welcome and Introduction to the Global Observatory of Long-Term Care (GOLTC): Adelina Comas-Herrera, Care Policy and Evaluation Centre, LSE, UK – An overview of GOLTC’s role and its commitment to improving quality in long-term care worldwide.
- Introduction to the SIG on Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care: Bellis van den Berg, Centre of Expertise for Care and Support, Vilans, the Netherlands – Learn about the SIG’s mission and how it fosters collaboration and innovation in quality improvement.
- Presentation: WHO Report on Quality Improvement in Long-Term Care: Stefania Ilinca (PhD) and Cassandra Simmons, WHO European Office – Explore the WHO’s framework, including its focus on continuous learning and system transformation.
- Interactive Q&A Session: – Engage with the WHO team to discuss key takeaways.
Target Group: This webinar is intended for researchers and experts in long term care, policymakers and care providers as well as people with lived experience.
Details
- Date: 03-03-2025
- Time: 14:00 – 15:30 GMT
- Link: register here Zoom
This webinar is organized by the SIG on Quality Improvement at GOLTC with support from Vilans and other international collaborators, aims to inspire a collective effort towards advancing the quality of long-term care. Join us to engage with experts and peers and explore how we can transform care practices for better outcomes.
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