CHArge Up! Learning Programme
Care Continuum
Training ＆ Education
Workforce Transformation
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
National Healthcare Group
31 December 2022
Equip carers in the community with health knowledge, skills, and confidence to better self-care and care for others. CHArge Up! improves community care capability, achieving better outcomes for residents and reducing re-admissions.
Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022
Tags: Training & Education, Care Continuum, Workforce Transformation, Learning Approach, Inter-Professional Education, Population Health, Preventive Care, Community Health, Informal Workforce Transformation, Community Engagement, Caregiver, Volunteer, Patient, Social Learning
About this Content
Aims
Equip carers in the community with health knowledge, skills, and confidence to better self-care and care for others.
Background
Community carers benefit from structured health programs tailored to build resilience and reduce care burden.
Methods
Five-module program utilizing a 70-20-10 learning model (experiential, social, formal learning) delivered online and in-person.
Results
619 carers trained across 36 centers. Modules enhanced care techniques such as medication packing and wheelchair transfers.
Conclusion
CHArge Up! improves community care capability, achieving better outcomes for residents and reducing re-admissions.
Lessons Learnt
Adapting to COVID-19 enabled hybrid learning. Continuous community support sustains program outcomes.
Additional Information
Central Health Action & Learning Kampung (CHALK) Poster Showcase 2022.
Keywords
Community Carers, Collaboration, Health Education
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care, National Healthcare Group |
Organization(s) Involved | Ang Mo Kio Family Service Centre, Asian Women’s Welfare Association, Bless Community Services,Care Community Services Society, Care Corner Seniors Service Ltd, Centre for Health Activation, Cornerstone, Home NF, Hope C, JYCSS, Lions Home for the Elders, Lions Befrienders Singapore, Methodist Welfare Service, NTUC Health, People’s Association, REACH Community Services, RSVP Singapore, Silver Generation Office, St Luke Hospital, Sathya Sai Social Service, Ang Mo Kio Thye Hua Kwan Hospital, Women’s Integration Network |
Platform(s) | Central Health Action & Learning Kampung |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Allied Health, Nursing, Medical |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Healthcare Administrators |
Project Lead(s) | |
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