Fraser Health LTC and AL provider update — August 22

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In Person Wound Care Education Offerings for LTC: In-person skin & wound care classes are restarting this fall with the following topics: o Module 1 – Basic Prevention and Management of Skin Breakdown o Module 2 – Lower Leg Wounds, Non-healing Wounds and Stomas. Caring for Residents with Bariatric Needs in LTC/AL - Decision Support Tool: The purpose of this decision support tool (DST) is to provide staff working in Long-Term Care (LTC) and Assisted Living (AL) with key resources and recommendations to safely transfer, assess, and care plan for individuals with bariatric care needs using a person- and family-centred approach. Amendment to Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, effective January 31, 2023, via Health Canada. LTC-AL Survey reminder.: Thank you to everyone who have completed the survey so far.