Bed Sores
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Toronto family sues long-term care home over ‘horrific’ bed sores, alleged neglect of father"The pain and suffering he went through is awful," said Susan Dick, one of Bryan Dick's four children. "The injuries dad sustained to his body were horrific."HealthMay 18, 2023
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Nova Scotia looks to improve long-term care following disturbing bedsore reportsUnder a new set of rules, nursing homes will be able to hire retired or internationally educated nurses who have met specific criteria to work as continuing-care assistants.CanadaSep 25, 2019
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Canadian patients suffering, sometimes dying, with bedsoresRecent deaths allegedly linked to bedsores have put the spotlight on this continuing problem in health care.HealthJul 17, 2019
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Nova Scotia still lacks policy to combat pressure sores in nursing homesThe provincial government launched an investigation into the treatment of pressure injuries at nursing homes in Nova Scotia after Chrissy Dunnington, 40, died this past spring.PoliticsSep 19, 2018
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N.S. creates advisory panel to look for ways to improve long-term careThe panel will recommend appropriate staffing levels and skill mix, and advise on the recruitment and retention of long-term care staff.CanadaSep 5, 2018
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