Covid-19 In Long-term Care Homes

• Nova Scotia may be subject to national minimum care standards in nursing homes

  In this week's throne speech, the federal government committed to creating minimum national care standards for nursing homes.

  Health

  Sep 25, 2020
  
• Families concerned long-term caregiver changes won’t be implemented, and N.S. can’t enforce them

  Nova Scotia eased caregiver restrictions in long-term care homes this week, but families worry the changes will not be implemented in all facilities.

  Health

  Sep 9, 2020
  
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• Seniors ‘deteriorating’: Families dissatisfied with N.S. new long-term care home visitation rules

  The families of residents in long-term care homes say the government must lift visitor restrictions further, while their loved ones still have time.

  Health

  Aug 28, 2020
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• ‘Something has to be done’: Plaintiff in Northwood class-action lawsuit wants accountability

  Nearly two dozen family members have expressed interest in joining a lawsuit alleging that Northwood Halifax improperly cared for their loved ones during the pandemic.

  Health

  Jun 3, 2020