Care Homes

• Manitoba Liberals, victims’ families call for better protections in wake of care home abuse scandal

  Liberal leader Dougald Lamont said that the scandal -- in which 15 residents are alleged to have been abused by two staff members at the care home -- is completely unacceptable.

  Health

  Jul 12
  
• New COVID guidelines make it easier to visit loved ones in Manitoba care homes, hospitals

  Shared Health says reduced levels of COVID-19 transmission mean visitation guidelines can finally be expanded.

  Health

  Jun 30
  
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• Province pledges $16 million toward staffing, training at Manitoba care homes

  The province is passing some much-needed cash on to Manitoba's personal care home industry, following the recommendations set out in the Stevenson Review.

  Health

  Jun 17
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• COVID-19 outbreaks at Okanagan health facilities on the rise

  In addition to the two hospitals, there are around eight care homes within the Southern Interior that are now listed on Interior Health's COVID-19 outbreak page.

  Health

  Apr 22
• COVID-19 outbreak declared at Kelowna General Hospital

  According to an Interior Health representative, there are 20 cases of COVID-19 connected to Kelowna General Hospital's rehab unit.

  Health

  Apr 17
• COVID-19: B.C. care home facilities to allow more visitors

  Dr. Bonnie Henry announced on Thursday, starting March 18, visitor restrictions will be changed at all long-term care and assisted living facilities.

  Canada

  Mar 11
• British Columbia to update long-term care visitation rules Thursday

  In an interview Tuesday, B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix said the province is reviewing the current policies and looking at ways to allow more visitors into care homes.

  Health

  Mar 8
• Quebec drops controversial COVID-19 isolation policy in seniors residences

  The preventive isolation policy had been criticized by family members who said their relatives' health declined during the isolation period.

  Canada

  Feb 16
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• Seniors’ advocate says B.C. must ensure all long-term care residents have an essential visitor

  In a November report, the office of the seniors' advocate identified that 52 per cent of requests made by residents to designate an essential visitor were denied.

  Health

  Jan 6
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• Winkler care home asking families to volunteer due to concerns over staff refusing vaccine

  In a letter to families dated Wednesday, Salem Home outlined contingency plans if staff refuse to get vaccinated or undergo rapid testing as part of new restrictions.

  Health

  Oct 15, 2021