Wednesday, May 2

Concurrent Sessions – 3:30–5:00 p.m

Concurrent 1A–RAI 101 Symposium: An Introduction to the Resident Assessment Instruments
Ballroom A & B

This session will introduce the audience to the standardized suite of interRAI assessment instruments, developed to support quality of care and evidence-informed planning across the continuum, and to the practical applications of the outputs (e.g. Quality Indicators, Outcome Scales, Case Mix). A great way to start the conference!

Presenters:  John Hirdes; Nancy White and Nancy Curtin-Telegdi

Concurrent 1B–Evidence in Action (Resource Utilization)
Ballroom C

RUG-III/HC Validation in Ontario and the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Co-Author: John P. Hirdes
Presenter: Jeff Poss

Developing a Case-Mix Model for Home Care Attendant Services Using the RAI-CHA
Co-Authors: Catherine Hawes; James Dyer
Presenter: Charles Phillips

The Staff Time Resource Intensity Verification Study: Refining RUG-III
Presenter: Brant Fries

Concurrent 1C–The Power of Knowledge (Quality Improvement)
Pinnacle

Through knowledge to success – Quality improvement LTCF’s, in Helsinki
Co-Authors: Eeva-Liisa Tuominen; Harriet Finne-Soveri; Malla Hinttala; Leila Luoto
Presenter: Arja Peiponen

Dementia Special Care in the U.S. Nursing Homes: Use of the MDS to Evaluate Differences in Processes
Co-Authors: Kate L. Lapane; Susan C. Miller; Vincent Mor
Presenter: Andrea Gruneir

Using RAI data to improve the quality of care for elderly residents with dementia in the Netherlands
Co-Authors: Dinnus Frijters; Cordula Wagner; Miel Ribbe
Presenter: Sandra van Beek

Evaluating Quality of Health Services in Community and Hospital Settings
Presenter: Chris Perlman

Concurrent 1D–Evidence in Action (Vulnerable Population)
Panorama

Standardized Assessment of deaf blind individuals Based on the interRAI Community Health Assessment
Co-Authors: John P. Hirdes; Jeff Poss; Paul Stolee; Graham Strong; Erin Tjam
Presenter: Dawn Dalby

Planning Community Placement for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities (ID) in facilities
Presenter: Lynn Martin

The “Younger” Generation in Ontario Complex Continuing Care
Co-Authors: Anne-Marie Robert; Surabhi Chandra
Presenter: Maureen Kelly

Data makes the difference: Allocating new long term care beds in Nova Scotia
Co-Author: Beth Rajnovich
Presenter: Kevin Druhan

Concurrent 1E–Symposium on the application of RAI instruments in Hong Kong
Richelieu

Presenter: Iris Chi

Mental Health of the Frail Older Adults in Hong Kong
Co-Authors: Chan, K. S., Leung, A., Chi, I
Presenter: Dr. Vivian Lou

Identifying non-medical risk factors for falls among community-dwelling frail older adults in Hong Kong
Co-Authors: Chan, K. S., Lou, V. W. Q., Chi, I
Presenter: Dr. Angela Leung

Medical Service Utilization among Community Care Service Recipients
Co-Authors: Leung, A., Cheng, Y.H., Chi, I
Presenter: Dr. K.S. Chan

New service initiative: case management for Personal Emergency Link users
Author: Carmen Ng
Presenter: Astor Kwok

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