Ep.1 Co-Creating the Future of ACCA with J5 Design
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Release Date: 08/21/2024
Ep. 8 The Continuing Care Roadmap for Technology Innovation
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Welcome to The Long Term Forecast, hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). Today, Denise sits down with Marlene Raasok from the Alberta Association on Gerontology and Steve Kovacic from the Good Samaritan Society to discuss their partnership with ACCA on the Continuing Care Roadmap for Technology Innovation. A special thank you to PointClickCare for sponsoring this episode. Driven by a commitment to advancing interoperability in healthcare and making a meaningful impact on the lives of millions, PointClickCare is...
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Ep. 7 Mental Health and Medications in Long Term Care Homes
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Welcome to The Long Term Forecast, hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). Today's episode is part two of our series on Mental Health in Long Term Care. If you missed the first episode on 'National Standards for Mental Health in Long Term Care Homes' be sure to go back and give it a listen. This week, Denise welcomes back Dr. Julia Kirkham to discuss mental health and medications in long term care homes. Listeners are invited to view the new National Standard of Canada's document, 'Mental health and well-being in long-term care...
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Ep. 6 National Standards for Mental Health in Long Term Care Homes
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Welcome to The Long Term Forecast, hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). This week, Denise welcomes Dr. Julia Kirkham to discuss national standards for mental health in long term care homes. Listeners are invited to view the new National Standard of Canada's document, 'Mental health and well-being in long-term care (LTC) and assisted living (AL) settings' discussed in this episode. A special thank you to Maxwell Management Group for sponsoring this episode. Our mission is to support healthcare and non-profit...
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Ep. 5 Simplifying Navigation in Alberta Continuing Care
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Welcome to The Long Term Forecast, hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). Today, Denise sits down with John Pray from Suitebird and Kevin Jones from Strata Health Solutions to discuss innovative ways to enhance navigation and coordination within Alberta's continuing care system. A special thank you to Strata Health Solutions for sponsoring this episode. With 20 years of experience in the health technology sector, Strata Health is the leading provider of intelligent, digital tools for resource allocation, patient...
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Ep.4 Enhancing Respiratory Health in Long Term Care
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Welcome to The Long Term Forecast, hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). In this episode, Denise sits down with Dr. Scott Sugden to discuss enhancing respiratory health in long term care through molecular diagnostics testing. Dr. Sugden is an expert in human immunology, focused particularly on infectious disease and immuno-oncology. This is the third and final episode in our respiratory illness series for the 2024 season. Listen back to episodes 2 and 3 for more information on respiratory health in continuing care. A special...
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Ep.3 Respiratory Illness Season in Continuing Care Facilities
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Welcome to The Long Term Forecast, hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). In this episode, Denise talks with Dr. Vivian Ewa. Dr. Ewa is a Care of the Elderly physician with Alberta Health Services in the Calgary Zone and is a dedicated advocate for best practices in elderly health care. Today, Denise and Dr. Ewa continue the conversation on respiratory illness season from part one in the previous episode. View the document discussed in this episode: A special thank you to Moderna for sponsoring this episode. Moderna is a leader in...
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Ep.2 Preparing for Respiratory Illness Season
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Welcome to The Long Term Forecast, hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA). In this episode, Denise sits down with Michelle Charlesworth, Senior Operating Officer of Covenant Care and Covenant Living and one of ACCA's Board of Directors, to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and successes surrounding respiratory illness season in Alberta. View the documents discussed in this episode: A special thank you to Moderna for sponsoring this episode. Moderna is a leader in the creation of the field of mRNA medicine. Through the...
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Ep.1 Co-Creating the Future of ACCA with J5 Design
ACCA Presents: The Long Term Forecast
Welcome to the first episode of The Long Term Forecast! Hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA), this podcast explores the future of continuing care. In this debut episode, Denise sits down with John Vardalos, CEO of J5 Design, to discuss their exciting collaboration on the development of ACCA's new member-centered journey. John shares his unique insights on the importance of designing strategies with, not for, people. Denise and John reflect on the impactful partnership between ACCA and J5 Design and envision the future of...
info_outlineWelcome to the first episode of The Long Term Forecast! Hosted by Dr. Denise Milne, Executive Director of the Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA), this podcast explores the future of continuing care.
In this debut episode, Denise sits down with John Vardalos, CEO of J5 Design, to discuss their exciting collaboration on the development of ACCA's new member-centered journey. John shares his unique insights on the importance of designing strategies with, not for, people. Denise and John reflect on the impactful partnership between ACCA and J5 Design and envision the future of continuing care in Alberta from a holistic and inclusive standpoint.
A special thank you to the sponsor of this episode, J5 Design.
J5 Design is a consulting firm dedicated to making experiences better. They shape services and business models that deliver the greatest impact on customer satisfaction, the bottom line, and society at large. Their principles and methods guide their practice, resulting in inclusive strategies and systems that have the power to transform businesses and entire communities. Learn more about J5 Design.
About ACCA
The Alberta Continuing Care Association (ACCA) is a non-profit, voluntary organization, and the leading voice of continuing care in Alberta made up of a unique alliance of:
- Non-profit, faith-based, and private owners/operators of home care, supportive living, and long term care services
- Providers of quality products and services that support continuing care
Our Voice is Stronger Together.
Learn more at www.ab-cca.ca