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8th Annual Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU) Conference

Connecting Research and Clinical Care:Improving Safety in Long-Term Care Settings

A recent background paper published by the Canadian Patient Safety Institute highlights a knowledge gap in our understanding of resident safety in long-term care homes. Emerging research in this setting has focused on the following: how to balance safety and residents’ quality of life; role of nursing leadership in improving safety; reducing the risk of nosocomial infections in the long-term care setting; reducing siderails and physical restraints without compromising risk for falls; implementing best practice guidelines in long-term care; managing difficult and aggressive behaviours; and reducing adverse drug events. At this conference, attendees will be updated on these recent advances of safety improvements in long term care as well as practical applications for long-term care providers to take back to their organizations to implement best practices.

Who Should Attend:
This conference is intended for all health care professionals and researchers working with older adults, including longterm care administrators, nurse managers, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, nurses, social workers, recreational therapists, personal support workers, family physicians, geriatricians and psychiatrists.

Registration Information:
Early-Bird Fees (before or on October 1, 2008):

• Regular: $175
• Poster presenter: $150
• Student/Fellow/Non-professionals including PSW’s: $125

On-Site Fees (after October 1, 2008):

• Regular: $200
• Poster presenter: $175
• Student/Fellow/Non-professionals including PSW’s: $150

Fee includes GST, all conference materials, refreshments, and luncheon. The registration form and payment must be received by October 1, 2008 for the advance rate. Payment must accompany the form, no spaces will be held.

A $75 administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds for cancellations. No refunds can be issued after October 1, 2008.

For information regarding the videoconference registration option, please refer to the registration form or visit our website at www.klaru-baycrest.on.ca. For on-line registration, please visit www.peopleware.net/0056a - payments will be processed through the secure site provided by PeopleWare Inc.

All queries can be directed to Paula Ferreira at (416) 785-2500, ext. 2363 or by e-mail.

Visit the 8th Annual Kunin-Lunenfeld Applied Research Unit (KLARU) Conference website or download the conference brochure for more details.