Novel workforce retention framework to guide leaders in implementation of staffing stability approaches and programs.
Dr. Winnie Sun completed her PhD in Nursing and collaborative graduate program in Health Services and Policy Research at the University of Toronto, Canada. She is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Health Sciences in Ontario Tech University, and she is holding a research appointment as the Co-Research Director of the Advancement in Dementia Care Centre (ADCC) in Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences, in Ontario Canada. She is recently awarded the Research Excellence Chair program from Ontario Tech University to advance her research in implementing AVOID Frailty Model of Care to promote healthy aging and dementia care in Durham Region and beyond.
Jen Calver, RPN, BAHSc (hons), MHSc, PhD (Candidate), GPNC(c), Ontario Tech University
Jen Calver is a Registered Practical Nurse and a PhD candidate at Ontario Tech University, focuses on psychological health and safety and workforce retention in long-term care. She currently works with WeRPN as a Research Coordinator and is a Graduate Research Assistant/Project Manager for Dr. Winnie Sun’s research lab in the area of dementia care, long-term care, and workforce retention.
Co-Authors
Lucas Martignetti, MHSc, PhD Student, Ontario Tech University
Denise Connelly, PhD, PT, Associate Professor, Western University
Elizabeth Peter, PhD, RN, Professor, University of Toronto
Oghenefegor Uwejeya, RPN/RN, Research Assistant, Ontario Tech University
Shahnila Alibhai, RN, Masters Student, Ontario Tech University
Nitha Reno, RN, MScN, CHPCN(C), Manager, Interprofessional Practice and Innovation, The Regional Municipality of Durham