ABOUT THE CHCA

STRATEGIC DIRECTION

In our pursuit of an integrated home and community-care system, CHCA’s strategic aim is to empower our members with the knowledge, resources, and collaborations essential for excellence in home care. Through our tailored educational initiatives, policy influence, SPRINT collaboratives and strategic partnerships, we are committed to delivering unparalleled value, ensuring our members remain at the forefront of quality and innovation in the sector.

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ANNUAL REPORTS

2023 Progress Report

  • Introduced 23 emotional intelligence microlearning courses
  • Engaged 1,800 professionals through Home-Based Palliative Care ECHO
  • EO joined Ministerial Advisory Board on Dementia
  • Reached 3,000 stakeholders on National Caregiver Day
  • Launched Home & Community Care Project ECHO

2022 Progress Report

  • Federal advocacy efforts to secure increased funding and policy support.
  • Impact of integrated technology on home care practices.
  • Addressing competency gaps through Project ECHO.
  • Introduction of Emotional intelligence training for healthcare providers to improve patient and caregiver engagement.

2021 Progress Report

  • Federal funded priorities advancing better home care
  • Prime Minster endorsement on National Caregiver Day
  • Launch of Shaping Future Workplaces initiative
  • Successful national campaign on supporting working caregivers
  • New home and community-care ECHO Hub
  • Tools and resources for home-based palliative care

* Due to the Challenge of COVID-19, the CHCA did not create 2019, 2020 Progress Reports. The association focused on providing information and guidance to our members during this unprecedented time.  For more information on COVID-19 resources for home and community care.

2018 Progress Report

  • Launched a national initiative to advance excellence in home-based palliative care.
  • Informed the development of national home care indicators.
  • Forged international partnerships to support caregivers.
  • Facilitated member engagement at Home Care Summits™ in Prince Edward Island and British Columbia.
  • Evaluated the application of new teamwork and communication tools.
  • Launched a national initiative to advance excellence in home-based palliative care.
  • Informed the development of national home care indicators.
  • Forged international partnerships to support caregivers.
  • Facilitated member engagement at Home Care Summits™ in Prince Edward Island and British Columbia.
  • Evaluated the application of new teamwork and communication tools.

2017 Progress Report

  • Featured caregivers at a breakfast on Parliament Hill.
  • Informed the creation of the national dementia strategy.
  • Launched the Virtual Learning Series.
  • Introduced a new value-based membership structure.

2016 Progress Report

  • Launched Better Home Care: A National Action Plan.
  • Refreshed the Harmonized Principles for Home Care.
  • Identified the challenges in tracking home care wait times.
  • Profiled home and community-based services for children with complex care needs.

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Established in 1990, the Canadian Home Care Association (CHCA) is a national non-profit membership association dedicated to advancing excellence in home and community care.

National Office: 905-567-7373     |    General Inquiries: chca@cdnhomecare.ca

2000 Argentia Road, Plaza 3, Suite 302. Mississauga, Ontario, L5N 1W1

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