Long Term Care IPAC Simulation Pilot Project

The Health Standard Organization along with Simulation Canada came together to search for long term care facilities that would take part in the IPAC simulation pilot project. Northwood’s Long-Term Care facility was chosen along with 15 other LongTerm Care facilities across Canada to participate. This was a very exciting project to participate in to help our overall learning experience in infection control.

The objectives for the pilot project simulations are to help with improving care providers with competencies in infection Prevention and Control Practices through simulation.

Simulation is hands on infection control case studies, discussions, and online learning. Our Goal is to educate at least 20% of our staff, residents, and families within a 3-month time frame. Which in the past 3 months our educators along with staff have been successful with educating 24% of staff and residents at our Halifax site and 25% of staff and residents at our Bedford Campus. The IPAC simulations include hand washing, donning/ doffing PPE and Respiratory etiquette. Once the simulation session was completed a debriefing session took place for staff and resident to talk about their experience and how they felt about the simulation. The IPAC simulation was a safe space for everyone to participate and ask questions. We have had great feedback regarding the IPAC simulation education and are continuing to educate our staff, residents, and Families in all our facilities. Looking for information on IPAC Simulations?

Contact Lisa.carr@nwood.ns.ca