The Department of Health and Community Services invites proposals from interested community based service providers to establish a specialized dementia care model, with a goal to improve care options and quality of life for people living with dementia. The objective of the request for proposals is to seek community based residential options to provide specialized dementia care for up to 15 individuals, for a one-year demonstration project. The project will be evaluated after one-year and the results of the evaluation will inform the development of one provincial program. This residential option will reflect a philosophy of resident centered care, where the dignity and autonomy of residents is respected and supported. Proponents must demonstrate that they have the required staffing, model of care philosophy, and infrastructure to provide a secure environment for residents. Residents will be supported to live their best life, including support to complete activities of daily living and access to meaningful recreational activities. Recreational activities will be modified and individualized for residents in accordance with their preferences, interests and abilities. The goal of this one year demonstration project is to assess the effectiveness of a new model of community based specialized dementia care that incorporates a resident centred approach focussing on quality of care and quality of life. At the end of the one year, the project will be evaluated with the results used to inform the development of one provincial program. The goal of specialized dementia care within the community, is to provide individuals living with dementia with an opportunity to age in place in a less restrictive, home-like environment.
The Contracted Supplier will deliver a model of care for up to 15 individuals with dementia, where the dignity and autonomy of residents is respected and supported. Residents will be supported by the Contracted Supplier, in collaboration with the appropriate RHA, in appropriately accommodating each individual’s level of care needs and any transition planning as required, in particular once the pilot project is complete at the end of the one year. Working collaboratively with the RHAs, residents and families, the Contracted Supplier will provide quality care that is delivered by trained staff in a safe and home-like environment. The Contracted Supplier will deliver a model of care to support individuals living with dementia in a residential care setting, specifically the resident will be provided: access to private or semi-private (maximum two clients) accessible room; access to fully accessible bathroom space; meals and snacks; laundry services; housekeeping services; assistance with personal care in accordance with assessed needs; medication administration; access to recreational programming; supervision; and
support for behavioural interventions, in accordance with assessed needs.
