Interinstitutional relocations: Developing guidelines and mobilizing knowledge

The British Columbia (BC) Seniors Advocate recently indicated that the government of BC needs to “commit to a higher standard of accommodation in residential care facilities” which includes 95% single room occupancy in long-term care (LTC) facilities. The proportion of adults age 65+ is growing, with the population increasing from 13.2% of the population in 2005 to an anticipated 24.5% in 2036. Thus there is a need for more and improved LTC facilities over the coming years. Moving residents is a key component of this process and it can be highly stressful. Building on Baptist Housing’s recent development and move into a new LTC facility the aim of this project is to 1) develop guidelines for effectively relocating residents and staff en masse to
new LTC facilities that are evidence (research, practice, and lived experience) informed and support wellbeing and 2) actively promote and disseminate interinstitutional relocation guidelines for future LTC developments.

Faculty Supervisor:

Andrew Sixsmith

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Partner:

The Baptist Housing Ministries Society

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

Simon Fraser University

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