This study was conducted in long-term care (LTC) and designated supportive living (DSL) to better understand resident and family member experiences and perceptions about public health orders and their implementation by sites during the most restrictive time of the COVID-19 pandemic (March to July 2020).
The COVID-19 Continuing Care Study results are presented at the provincial level in two reports, one report focuses on survey results from family members and the other focuses on what was heard from in-depth interviews and a survey with residents. The HQCA also produced 284 individual site-level reports for participating sites/organizations to help them determine what was working well and what could be improved in their specific care setting. More information on these reports can be obtained by contacting the site administrator.
The study was conducted in partnership with Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services.
THANK YOU
The HQCA would like to thank the residents and family members who took the time to share their experiences. These reports provide a voice for residents and family members and an opportunity for that voice to be heard and shared across the health system.
This study was conducted in long-term care (LTC) and designated supportive living (DSL) to better understand resident and family member experiences and perceptions about public health orders and their implementation by sites during the most restrictive time of the COVID-19 pandemic (March to July 2020).
The COVID-19 Continuing Care Study results are presented at the provincial level in two reports, one report focuses on survey results from family members and the other focuses on what was heard from in-depth interviews and a survey with residents. The HQCA also produced 284 individual site-level reports for participating sites/organizations to help them determine what was working well and what could be improved in their specific care setting. More information on these reports can be obtained by contacting the site administrator.
The study was conducted in partnership with Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services.
Alberta Continuing Care Act language effective April 1, 2024. Historical references to home care and facility-based continuing care (including home care, designated supportive living, and long term care) may not reflect the updated language or terms found in the new Alberta Continuing Care Act. Refer to the Alberta Health Services Continuing Care Glossary for definitions.
COVID-19 Experiences and Impact Survey
In May/June 2020, the HQCA surveyed Albertans on public health measures, health system access as well as the support available to stay informed, well, and protected during the pandemic. The survey results were used to better understand how Alberta responded during the global pandemic, and helped to identify areas of success and opportunities for improvement for the months ahead.
In October 2020, we conducted another survey and shared findings with key decision-makers in Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services to inform their ongoing pandemic response efforts.
Additional information
The HQCA has conducted the COVID-19 Continuing Care Study to better understand what has worked well and what could be improved in seniors’ lodges and continuing care sites during Alberta’s pandemic response.