Raise your voice: How to increase the effectiveness of resident and family councils in long-term care homes

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm PT

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the absence of family and resident voices in long-term care (LTC) decision-making. This study, a collaboration with the Independent Long-Term Care Councils Associations of BC, identified factors affecting council effectiveness through virtual focus groups and interviews. Results informed the creation of a tool to improve council performance.

BIO: 
Dr. Naz Havaei is an assistant professor at the UBC School of Nursing, a MSHRBC Scholar , and the founder of the HOPE lab. Dr. Havaei’s innovative research program in strengthening Canada’s health system has been funded by highly competitive awards such as CIHR and SHHRC. In 2021, Dr. Havaei was the recipient of the prestigious Excellence in Advancing Nursing Knowledge and Research award by NNPBC. Dr. Havaei’s HOPE lab brings together a multidisciplinary team of researchers, trainees, clinicians, decision makers, and patient and family partners to conduct cutting edge research that responds to Canada’s health system priorities. Dr. Havaei teaches graduate courses in nursing leadership.