History
The Ontario Long Term Care Clinicians is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2016 to provide advocacy, education and membership services to Physicians, Medical Directors, Attending Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists and other providers working in Long-Term Care. OLTCC provides an annual conference – “Practical Pearls in Long-Term Care”.
Education Activities
CONFERENCES:
OLTCC organizes the only annual clinical conference specially designed for Physicians, Medical Directors and other practitioners working in Long-Term care homes. Information on the annual conference, plus past events, please click here.
COURSES:
The Medical Director course is now mandated by the Ministry of LTC. The comprehensive Medical Director Course covers topics such as quality improvement, medical direction, safety and risk management, ethics and other topics relevant to the Medical Director. Throughout the year the Refresher course is also offered which allows physicians to refresh on various topics that impact their practice. Please click here for more information.
COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE:
New since 2023 OLTCC has offered a monthly webinar series that is accredited for one-credit per hour by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Ontario Chapter for up to 1 Mainpro+ credit. Each month a different presentation is presented on topics that matter to LTC physicians. Click here for further information.
Peer Support and Networking
The ability to network and discuss issues with peers working in LTC is a highly valued component of the annual conference and ongoing work of the OLTCC throughout the year. Our focus on evidence-based medical care for residents of LTC homes is particularly important with the ongoing transformation the sector is experiencing.
Advocacy
OLTCC represents its members at LTC stakeholder committees and working groups. Our presence helps inform government and LTC sector stakeholders on issues related to quality and system transformation, from the particular viewpoint of the primary care providers at the bedside.