Projects

Community Care Associate Programme

Project Categories

Care Continuum

Platform

Central Health Action & Learning Kampung

Cluster

Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care

31 December 2022

Develop a Community Care Associate (CCA) role for eldercare. CCA initiative demonstrates the value of holistic care and role diversification in community healthcare.

Year Submitted: 2022
Published Date: 31 December 2022

Tags: Care Continuum, Intermediate and Long Term Care ＆ Community Care, Nursing Home Care, Rehabilitative Care

About this Content

Aims

Develop a Community Care Associate (CCA) role for eldercare.

Background

The aging population necessitates innovative care approaches, combining nursing and therapy in various eldercare settings.

Methods

Created CCA roles through structured training, emphasizing personal care delivery and therapy assistance.

Results

Implemented CCAs in care settings, enhancing efficiency and care quality while supporting aging in place.

Conclusion

CCA initiative demonstrates the value of holistic care and role diversification in community healthcare.

Lessons Learnt

Multidisciplinary collaboration and clearly defined roles improve eldercare delivery.

Additional Information

Featured at Central Health Action & Learning Kampung (CHALK) Poster Showcase 2022.

Keywords

Community Care Associate, Para-care

Innovators' Details

Healthcare Cluster(s)	Agency for Integrated Care - Intermediate and Long Term Care
Organization(s) Involved	Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital
Platform(s)	Central Health Action & Learning Kampung
Healthcare Professional Group(s)	Allied Health, Nursing
Applicable Specialty or Discipline	Rehabilitation Therapy
Project Lead(s)	William Loh
Project Member(s)	Fiona Tan Jeffrey Woo Sim Puay Cheng Sandy Foo Ashley Goh Nicholas Lim Adeline Lee Audi Fehdurani

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Project Attachment

C_78_KWSC_CHALK_2022_Community_Care_Associate_Programme_Copy.pdf