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Caregiver Policy Lens (CGPL)Dr. Penny MacCourt“Supporting Caregivers of Older Adults”B.C. Psychogeriatric Association2011
Goals of presentation To introduce the Caregiver Policy Lens
(CGPL) How and why the CGPL was developed Explore the CGPL Discuss ways you can use the CGPL How to use the CGPL with the Service
Provider Resource Guide (SPRG)
What is the CGPL? A resource to identify unintended
negative effects of policies and programs on caregivers, and to provide a common framework to develop and critique policy
Generated from the perspective of caregivers of older adults, including those that provide services to them
Developed through a contribution from the Government of Canada
What is the CGPL? A series of 11 main questions, with a list
of sub-questions, organized as a checklist
Questions designed to be answered with yes/no/don’t know/need more information
Responses then scored Creation of an action plan
What is the CGPL? These questions are designed to:
Increase awareness about caregivers’ needs Identify unintended negative effects of policies
on caregivers Promote the inclusion of the caregivers of
seniors. Intended audience: policy makers and
analysts, program managers, educators, service providers, researchers, caregiver advocates and organizations
Purpose of Using the CGPL To frame development of programs and policies that
value and support caregivers of older Canadians To critique proposed policies and programs for
potential unintended negative effects on caregivers To assess policies or programs’ promotion of
caregivers’ well-being To identify gaps in current policies, programs and
activities that affect caregivers To guide studies of the impact of programs on
caregivers To develop a policy response to an issue or need
How do you use the CGPL? Can be used for as an analytical tool (to
systematically examine in detail a policy, program or practice).
Can be used as a process tool (to bring people together and generate discussion).
Development of the CGPL Spoke with close to 300 interested
parties across Canada Front line service providers, program
managers, administrators, policy analysts/developers, non-profit organizations, advocates, academics, health educators, caregivers
Targeted literature review of existing literature, assessments and policy
Key Components of the CGPL Overview of Canadian Caregivers Background development and benefits of using
the CGPL Summary of CGPL questions CGPL instrument Creating an action plan Appendix One: Challenges in obtaining support
identified by caregivers Appendix Two: Values, principles and key
concepts underpinning the CGPL
Summary of CGPL Question Categories Caregiver Inclusion & Voice Collaboration Evidence Informed Respect & Dignity Diversity & Marginalization Choice, Self-determination &
Independence
Summary of CGPL Question Categories Accessibility Caregiver Assessment Sustaining Caregivers Sustaining Systems Fairness & Equity
Caregivertoolkit.ca
Benefits of Using the CGPL Increased awareness of the value of
caregiving, and the challenges caregivers experience.
Development of policies and programs that integrate and reflect caregivers’ values and concerns.
Benefits of Using the CGPL A consistent approach to developing/evaluating
programs and policies that promotes: An interdisciplinary, inter-jurisdictional and cross-
sectoral approach Information sharing regarding policies and
programs Increased sensitivity to issues affecting caregivers Partnerships in identifying and meeting the needs
of Canadian caregivers Less duplication and fewer gaps A society that values and supports caregiving
Using the CGPL Can be used as a tool for analysis (to
examine, in detail, a specific policy or program)
A residential care organization is using the CGPL to assess intake policies to evaluate specific needs of mental health admissions, and to help develop a collaborative decision-making model for potential changes to admission policy
Using the CGPL Can be used as a process tool (to
generate discussion and ideas) A provincial research center is using the
CGPL to ensure their development of on-line resources for senior caregivers identifies key needs, perspectives, and challenges facing caregivers of older adults
Using the CGPL Focus flexible: can use several or all
questions to guide analysis/process A national non-profit advocacy group is
using several of the CGPL questions to shape their long-term strategic planning for service delivery supporting caregivers caring for a disease-specific population
Incorporating the Service Provider Resource Guide A ‘companion’ resource for front-line
service providers, program managers, administrators, health educators, advocates, and anyone interested in strengthening caregiver resiliency through service provision.
Incorporating the Service Provider Resource Guide The Service Provider Resource Guide is a
comprehensive document that includes: A review of Caregiver Assessment Tools A review of Caregiver Interventions Issues in Ongoing Case Management A directory of Federal and Provincial Economic
Security Policies to Support Caregivers A directory of Federal and Provincial Non-
Profit Resources
Why use the SPRG? Practical tools and resources to address gaps
identified through application of the CGPL Increased knowledge of issues affecting
caregivers Increased ability to identify, clarify, and solve
issues that affect caregiver resiliency Increased knowledge of system stressors in
providing attention and resources to caregivers Access to evidence informed support thereby
increasing service provider resiliency
How to integrate both resources The organization using the CGPL to
assess intake policies to evaluate needs of mental health admissions and to help develop a collaborative decision-making model for potential changes to admission policy is also
Using the SPRG resources to address issues and/or gaps identified through CGPL application
Resources Website: caregivertoolkit.ca CD and print formats of the resources For more information, please contact:
Dr. Penny MacCourtpennymaccourt@shaw.ca 1.250.756.2529
Marian Krawczykmkrawczy@sfu.ca 1.250.400.2444
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