Show Notes
In long-term care, the workforce is the heart of every home. When we invest in long-term care as essential economic infrastructure, we not only provide compassionate care, we also strengthen Ontario’s GDP, create recession-proof jobs and provide reliable support for our aging population.
In this episode, host Donna Duncan is speaking with two respected leaders who are unpacking all the ways in which education, employers and government can work together to create a solid foundation for our future long-term care workforce.
Guests: Carolyn Triemstra is the Manager, Living Classroom and Education Engagement Lead for the PREP LTC and Living Classroom programs led by the Research Institute for Aging through the Ontario CLRI. Daniel Tisch Echevaria is President & CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. He is a business, public policy, and community leader, having held executive roles in government and the corporate sector, and senior governance roles at public institutions and non-profit associations.
The realities of the human resources healthcare crisis are urgent, but not unbeatable. There are simple, actionable steps that can be taken today to stabilize our current workforce and prevent the crisis from deepening in the future.
This episode was generously sponsored by StaffStat.
Resources Mentioned in This Episode Preceptor Resource and Education Program in Long-Term Care (PREP LTC) Supports Ontario long-term care homes with funding, online education, and tools to strengthen student mentorship, clinical placements, and building workforce capacity.
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