Information for Health Professionals
The Region of Peel has produced the following resources for health care professionals working in long-term care.
For additional information email us or call 905.799.7800.
Pandemic planning
Peel Long Term Care Pandemic Influenza Plan – 2012
The Peel Long Term Care Pandemic Influenza Plan - 2012 * was developed to guide long-term care staff in their response to a pandemic influenza in their community or centre.
The Plan:
- Corresponds to the national, provincial and local pandemic responses and reflects current scientific knowledge and planning principles.
- Is part of a comprehensive Emergency Plan for each of the Region of Peel’s Long Term Care Centres.
- Was developed by Peel Long Term Care with support from expert resources.
Since Pandemic planning is an ongoing and dynamic process, the Plan will be reviewed on a regular basis in conjunction with the centres’ emergency plans, to ensure it remains aligned with national, provincial and local plans and reflects current knowledge on pandemic influenza.*
Diversity and accessibility
A Handbook for Long Term Care Staff - First Edition
This cultural diversity handbook** (PDF 409KB, 16 pages) provides helpful tips and information on how to support culturally sensitive practices within long-term care centres.
Issues such as communicating health information to diverse clients, and adopting a culturally responsive approach to care are addressed.
The book also provides a comprehensive list of ethno-specific community organizations in Peel.
A Handbook for Long Term Care Staff - Second Edition
The content of this second-edition handbook** (PDF 594KB, 22 pages) has been expanded to include 5 additional barriers - prejudice and discrimination, limited scope of activities, poor communication, limited accessibility features, and lack of resources — that result from more than just cultural aspects.
Each barrier is described, and possible solutions are suggested.
The booklet also provides an updated list of ethno-specific community organizations in Peel.**
Past Newsletters
Read about our latest awards, initiatives and successes in our newsletters:
- 2010 - PDF format (746KB, 4 pages)
- 2009 - PDF format (562KB, 4 pages)
- 2008 - PDF format (745KB, 4 pages)
- 2007 - PDF format (320KB, 4 pages)
- 2006 - PDF format (603 KB, 4 pages)
- 2005 - PDF format (1MB, 4 pages)
*This plan has been prepared by The Regional Municipality of Peel (the “Region”) for internal use only and is not intended for use by any other party or as professional advice. The information in this plan is being provided solely for the Region’s purposes and the sharing of this plan does not create a business or professional services relationship between the Region and the reader. Any reliance on the information contained in this plan is entirely at the user’s own risk, and the Region shall not be responsible therefore. The plan and the copyright therein are owned solely by the Region and the plan may not be used or reproduced without the Region’s prior written consent.
**These manuals have been prepared by The Regional Municipality of Peel (the “Region”) for internal use only and are not intended for use by any other party or as professional advice. The information in these manuals is being provided solely for the Region’s purposes and the sharing of these manuals does not create a business or professional services relationship between the Region and the reader. Any reliance on the information contained in these manuals is entirely at the user’s own risk, and the Region shall not be responsible therefore. The manuals and the copyright therein are owned solely by the Region and the manuals may not be used or reproduced without the Region’s prior written consent.
