A new Saskatchewan government program will see inspections take place at a number of long-term care homes over the next few months throughout the province.
On Tuesday, the government announced the launch of a new long-term care home inspections program that will see Ministry of Health inspectors visit 20 care homes.
The government said in a release on Tuesday that the facilities were chosen “to reflect an urban-rural balance, and a range of small, medium and larger homes.”
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“We are committed to the safety and well-being of residents and staff in our long-term care homes,” Seniors Minister Everett Hindley said in a statement.
“Along with the Saskatchewan Health Authority, we have enhanced our oversight of long-term care homes over the years. This inspections program is one more step in our efforts to help ensure that our seniors live safely and comfortably in their communities.”
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Inspections began on Tuesday and will be completed by the end of March 2022, according to the ministry. Once concluded, long-term care homes will be regularly inspected on a three-year cycle.
The ministry said the reviews will assess compliance with guidelines, regulations and policies that are required to be followed by Saskatchewan long-term care homes “in order to provide safe and effective care.”
There are 151 long-term care homes and 10 other facilities with long-term care beds in Saskatchewan.
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