Pre-Convention

Education & Tours

Transitioning to InterRAI Assessment and Reporting

Wed., April 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. EST
Members $315 | Non-Members $380  |  Register early and save ➝
*Convention registration not required

All Ontario long-term care homes will be required to transition to the new standardized resident assessment measures and reporting tools by April 2026. In this essential pre-Convention education session, you'll get practical, relevant information about this transition directly from representatives of the Ministry of Long-Term Care. You'll also hear from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), which is leading adoption of the new standards, PointClickCare, and early-adopter homes.

Our goal is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the new interRAI Long-Term Care Facilities (iLTCF) assessment instrument and how to use its data more effectively to address specific resident needs and deliver more person-centred care. Benefit from lessons learned by those who are already using these tools to make informed decisions, tailor care plans and track progress

• Learn about the values and benefits of using the new interRAI LTCF assessment tool, the resources available to support the transition to this new system, timelines and how to prepare for the change.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of CIHI’s role in facilitating and supporting interRAI assessments, including collaborating with healthcare organizations to implement the new tool.
• Get a clear understanding of the differences between interRAI LTCF and RAI MDS 2.0 and the advantages of the new assessment.
• Hear about the benefits of the new Integrated interRAI Reporting System (IRRS) for data collection as well as the IRRS Secure Reporting tool.
• Benefit from practical insights from previous implementation experiences, get configuration tips from early adopter homes and have your questions answered by software vendor PointClickCare.

We are pleased to welcome Assistant Deputy Ministry Kelly McAslan, who will provide opening remarks at this session.

The interRAI session is generously sponsored by

Kelly McAslan
Assistant Deputy Minister 
Long-Term Care Operations
Ministry of Long-Term Care

Bradley Shaw
Ministry of Long-Term Care
Manager, Special Projects Unit, Funding and Programs Branch

Graham Chernoff
Ministry of Long-Term Care
Team Lead, Special Projects Unit, Funding and Programs Branch

Amy Vine
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
Manager, Specialized Care Standards and Engagement

Jacqueline Smit
Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)
Team Lead, Standards and Engagement Clinical Standards and Training

Stuart Feldman
PointClickCare
VP, Market Lead, Canada

Melissa Donskov
Bruyere Health
Vice-President, Residential and Community Care and Programs

Tara Morelli
Riverside Health Care Facilities Inc.
Administrator

Pay Equity: Legislative Requirements, Methods, and Current Issues

Wed., April 30, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. EST
Members $315 | Non-Members $380  |  Register early and save ➝ 
*Convention registration not required

Complex legislative requirements, coupled with uncertain case law, have caused many long-term care homes to raise concerns about the future of pay equity. Join us for this hot topic and increase your knowledge about the current legislative requirements, gain an overview of the past treatment of pay equity payments, and gain clarity on what potential future obligations may look like.

Starting with a brief overview of the legislation, this session will cover the various methods of pay equity (job-to-job, proportionate-value, and proxy). It will also discuss the requirement for pay equity maintenance and take a deeper examination of the history of the proxy-method as well as case law in this area and what the future would look like.

Presented by leading experts in the field, this session will also include a panel discussion where you will gain expert knowledge and hear from other AdvantAge Ontario members, on how pay equity has been achieved and maintained and how they addressed the problems they have encountered.

• Receive a detailed look at current legislation and compliance requirements
• Understand the various methods of pay equity
• In-depth look at the history of the proxy method and prepare yourself for the future
• Hear from member LTC homes about their experiences with pay equity payments

Bob Bass
Principal
Bass and Associates

Michelle White
BA
Bass and Associates

Peter Bolland
Administrator
Spruce Lodge

Pre-Convention Tours

Wed., April 30, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. EST
Members Only $50  |  Advance Registration Required

Join us in Toronto this spring for exclusive guided tours of three leading Ontario homes! In these staff-led, behind-the-scenes tours, you'll see firsthand how these Toronto homes have adapted their spaces, programs, and care delivery to meet unique resident needs, providing you with tangible ideas and practical solutions that you can bring back to your own care community.

Copernicus Lodge
Compassionate Behavioural Support

Take part in this tour of a comprehensive person-centred behavioural support and dementia care program at this 228-bed west Toronto home. Copernicus’ model applies non-pharmacological interventions such as Montessori-inspired activities, Eden Alternative practices and Butterfly Home environmental modifications, and is seamlessly integrated into the home’s specialized adult day program. Using data-driven approaches and advanced training for staff in managing expressions of risk, this innovative model is enhancing resident outcomes while cultivating a safe and compassionate care environment for all.

The Copernicus Lodge tour is generously sponsored by

Mon Sheong Home for the Aged
Culturally Compassionate Care

Tour this 105-bed home in Toronto’s Baldwin Village, providing care to seniors, individuals with disabilities and those with dementia with a special focus on the Chinese community. You will see how this home, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has grown from its original 65 beds, supported by its dedicated Mon Sheong Foundation. Discover how this foundation has gone on to provide a wide range of programs and services, including other homes, to address the needs of the Chinese and other diverse cultural communities in the Greater Toronto Area.

LOFT's St. Anne's Place
The Recovery Model in Action

Tour LOFT Community Services’ supportive housing community in west Toronto for seniors who have experienced homelessness, mental health challenges, dementia and substance use issues. You will see LOFT’s Recovery Model in action, a strengths-based and collaborative approach empowering residents to build resilience, achieve personal goals and reclaim their sense of identity. Witness firsthand how LOFT is creating transformative change for older marginalized adults through comprehensive services, including 24/7 case management support, using a trauma-informed lens.

Toronto Walking Tour
Discover Toronto Like a Local

This tour is an ideal choice for those looking to get to know a little about Toronto.  A professional guide will take a small-group walking tour around the city’s key sights, from Yonge-Dundas Square to the Old City Hall. Hear tales of Toronto’s history and culture. See such landmarks as Old City Hall, the Path and St. Lawrence Market. A great way to get in your steps. The group departs from Nathan Phillip’s Square, directly across from the Sheraton Hotel.  Limited space so register today.