Long Term Care Nova Scotia

• Nova Scotia Tories promise to boost long-term care staffing levels if elected

  Houston talked about increasing support for those working in long-term care.

  Politics

  Aug 2, 2021
  
• Cups of kindness: Nova Scotia Girl Guides serve teacup planters to nursing homes for Mother’s Day

  The 4th Bedford Brownies delivered more than 70 teacup planters to nursing home residents in the Halifax-area as a "surprise" gift on Mother's Day.

  Canada

  May 9, 2021
  
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• Two years after recommendation, N.S. proposes mandatory registry for continuing care assistants

  Nova Scotia Health Minister Zach Churchill has tabled new legislation that would require continuing care assistants to register annually.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2021
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• Nova Scotia withheld $229K in funding from long-term care homes over empty beds during COVID-19

  In September, the Health Department gave nursing homes an ultimatum: fill all but a number of 'pre-approved' care beds, or risk having funding withheld.

  Health

  Jan 19, 2021
• Northwood tenants won’t get COVID-19 vaccine right away because they’re not long-term care residents

  Tenants at Northwood Halifax will not receive the COVID-19 vaccine right away, as they're technically not long-term care residents.

  Health

  Jan 14, 2021
• 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