Okanagan Care Homes
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North Okanagan company creates ‘safe bubble’ visitation room for care homesA North Okanagan manufacturing company says it has created a solution to one of the biggest issues surrounding lockdown restrictions during the pandemic.CanadaOct 30, 2020
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Visits to B.C. Interior Health hospitals, care facilities restricted by COVID-19 concernsOnly essential visits to hospitals and care facilities will be allowed, according to a notice IHA sent to media.HealthMar 23, 2020
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Okanagan care homes demand action, declare emergency due to staffing shortagesThe association says wages aren’t the problem, but blames the recruitment woes on barriers for out-of-province care aides to get the proper approvals to work in B.C.CanadaMay 13, 2019
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Experts say better environmental design, staff training needed in wake of Okanagan care home deaths linked to aggressionAdvocates, experts and trade unions say better environmental design, staff training needed to thwart resident aggression in B.C. care facilities.HealthJan 16, 2019
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No changes on horizon after two Okanagan care home deaths linked to resident aggression: IHATwo seniors have died at Okanagan care facilities in recent weeks after altercations with other patients.Jan 10, 2019
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