Examine all policies, programs and forms Sample Clauses

Examine all policies, programs and forms applicable to residents of long-term care facilities to reduce overlap and ensure alignment • There appear to be a number of current forms, policies and/or programs applicable to residents of long-term care facilities that may together be creating confusion and contributing to the low take-up and usage of the CGA form, given overlap or conflicting direction among them. Some examples include: ‒ We were told that DHW policy is to use the NS Provincial Discharge/Transfer tool when moving a resident from a facility so staff often do not rely on the CGA form ‒ We were told that much of the information on the CGA form (ADLs, etc.) exists in other forms/places so staff at long-term facilities often rely on other sources instead of the CGA form. • It may be worthwhile for DNS and DHW to examine the above items, and any other programs impacting residents of long-term care facilities, in an effort to reduce any overlap and to ensure that current policies in this area do not conflict.