Heartland’s Long Term Care Philosophy
“Long Term
Care facilities shall provide an environment of “Person-Centred Care”
focusing on the value of the individual and preserving quality of life.
“Person-Centred Care” focuses on the individual and addresses their
physical, emotional social and spiritual needs. “Quality of Life” is an
overall feeling that life is going well.”
Heartland has
481 Long Term Care (LTC) beds located throughout the region in 14
communities. Long Term Care is residential care for heavy-needs clients.
Heartland provides long-term care beds, as well as beds for palliative
and convalescent care, and respite care and day/night care. The latter
program provides temporary care to relieve family or other support
caregivers.
Accessing Long-Term Care
The single
point of entry to apply to long-term care is the local Client Care
Coordinator. She will provide guidance to the individual and their
family about the application process. The Regional Coordinating
Committee then determines which residents have the highest risk and/or
the greatest need for long-term care services. Placement into long-term
care is based upon a rating system, which identifies applicants with the
greatest need and least support as priorities for placement. Every
effort is made to match the special needs of each client with the
long-term care facility, services, location and environment.
Health Care Directives
A
Health Care Directive (or Advanced Care Directive) tells others how you
would like to be treated if you lose ability to make your own decisions
about health care and choices of medical treatment. Health Care
Directives are prepared in advance, looking ahead to a time when you may
no longer be able to make these decisions for yourself.
The following information is available to you as part of the Heartland process.
Health Care Directives - Optional Form.pdf
Advance Care Planning Booklet.pdf
Health Care Directives 2018.pdf
If
you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact your
local Client Care Coordinator (Home Care) – contact information is on
the pamphlet.