Long-term Care Standards

• Feds seek public input on proposed long-term care safety legislation

  The office of Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos would not say when the government plans to table the legislation, but it could be as early as this fall.

  Health

  Jul 21, 2023
  
• B.C. already moving on new long-term care standards, but ready to do more: Dix

  The new national standards, drafted by the Health Standards Organization, include the expectation that residents get at least four hours of direct care every day.

  Health

  Jan 31, 2023
  
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• New long-term care home standards highlight ‘time is of the essence,’ authors urge

  The standards from the panel of experts says those who work in long-term care residences must be paid more, and for governments to make sure recommendations are followed.

  Canada

  Jan 31, 2023
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• National LTC standards to be released later this year. Will feds commit to them?

  Experts putting finishing touches on two sets of standards to improve the lives of Canadians in long-term care are now wondering what Ottawa intends to do once they're finished.

  Health

  Aug 4, 2022
• Calls for improved support for aging adults continue in Saskatchewan

  Amid calls for improved long-term care standards, a Saskatchewan organization says a broader policy approach is needed to best support aging adults.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2020
• Liberal MPs push for federal long-term care standards amid COVID-19 crisis

  The pressure came Thursday from five Toronto-area Liberal MPs, whose ridings are home to some of the elder-care facilities that have been devastated by COVID-19.

  Canada

  May 28, 2020