Caregiver Support and Well-Being Priority Project - Central East ...

CAREGIVER SUPPORT MODELPlanning FrameworkThis framework is intended to act as a guideline for caregiver planning groups, providers and LHIN staffand Board as they collectively plan and implement a system of care and supports for caregivers.It is intended to provide the framework for:• Communicating a vision and for moving forward to provide a system of care and support forcaregivers in Central East;• Monitoring the evolution of that system of care and support;• Ensuring that solutions are developed systemically and not as a series of band-aids;• Improving understanding of accountability across the continuum/sectors;• Providing quality care for caregivers; and• It is intended to act as a “lens” through which current and future programs can be viewed, monitoredand evaluated.A clear demonstration of a strong commitment to the principles of this planning framework is to be builtinto all planning, development, delivery and evaluation plans related to the system of care and support forcaregivers.Guiding PrinciplesThese guiding principles are the shared values that guide health planning, decision-making and servicedelivery for a coordinated and quality seamless system of care and support for caregivers 4 living in theCentral East LHIN.Integrity:Caregivers are acknowledged, respected and valued:a) Caregivers are treated with dignity – treated with respect, regardless of the situation, and in a mannerthat encourages a sense of self-esteem.b) Caregivers are valued and respected for their contribution to society.c) Professional care providers respect the sanctity of the home when it is the site of care; they honourthe family’s right to respect and dignity.d) Families differ in their capacity to provide care and caregivers have a right to modify their level ofinvolvement at any time.e) The diversity of caregivers (e.g. on the basis of age, gender and cultural identity etc) and the diversityof their needs are recognized and addressed.f) The planning process incorporates the broad range of information and expertise available fromcaregivers.g) It is acknowledged that care is affected by the dynamics and interactions between paid careproviders, care receivers and in-home caregivers. It is also acknowledged that care is affected bythose who set policy and fund programs. (e.g. government and the CE LHIN).h) Planning, decision making and service delivery utilize a relationship based approach in whichcaregivers, service providers and LHIN staff work collaboratively together.i) Caregivers have a voice in all decisions which affect them.25