Challenging Misconceptions, Supporting Better Care

Our Myth Busters newsletter series is your trusted source for data-driven insights about commonly misunderstood topics in the Home & Community Care sector. Each edition in this series will tackle different myths, unpack the facts, and offer tools and resources to support your practice. We invite you to join us in challenging outdated assumptions and promoting safe, respectful, and effective care.

NEW Myth Busters #2 – Personal Care Home Residents: A Low Volume of Emergency Department Visits – September 2025

A key factor in the low ED visit volume for PCH residents, is the continuous care provided in PCHs, including 24-hour nursing care. Immediate health concerns are addressed promptly, with on-call medical providers offering expert guidance, minimizing the need for ED visits unless absolutely required.

Myth Busters #1 – Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics in Long Term Care – June 2025

We know that ensuring the appropriate use of antipsychotic medications is a shared priority. However, long-standing myths and misconceptions can still influence how these medications are prescribed and understood. This first edition in the series aims to shed light on those myths, provides evidence-informed insights, and highlights practical strategies for delivering care that supports the well-being of residents.