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The purpose of this study was to identify these models of care and provide suggestions on best practices that could be integrated into LTCHs in efforts to improve resident care. The project included a quantitative survey and semi-structured key informant interviews with LTCH managers across Canada. Our objectives were to 1) identify models of care that were used to support resident care in Canadian LTCHs during the COVID-19 pandemic and to describe their intervention components, processes of implementation, and perceived impact; 2) determine whether LTCHs planned to sustain models of care implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our results show that the most frequently reported models of care were related to healthy food options, exercise, music and art programs, and planned social activities for residents. Five barriers were identified in relation to implementing these models of care, which included: lack of funding, resources, or staffing; staff not being familiar with\/reluctant to use the model; lack of resident buy-in; fear of COVID-19; and pandemic regulations. Common facilitators to implementation were also identified and included: staff support; resident\/family buy-in; funding, legislation and\/or resources provided; familiarity with model prior to COVID-19; and collaboration with other LTCHs. LTCHs perceived the models to be effective and planned to sustain most implemented models. LTCH managers discussed the need for funding and legislation to improve LTCHs and support the implementation of promising models of care. 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