Health Minister Deb Matthews talks about zero tolerance of neglect and abuse in Ontario’s nursing homes. Her actions would suggest the opposite. Yesterday Matthews said that inspection of long-term care homes will be based on complaints only. If the home … Continue reading →
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OPSEU Diablogue: Frail and elderly asked to pay more in Ontario
Frail and elderly residents in Ontario’s nursing homes may be paying in more ways than one for the province’s budget shortfall. While Health Minister Deb Matthews is holding the line on increases to long-term care funding to 2.8 per cent … Continue reading →
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Vulnerable seniors: Nursing homes could wait five years for a full inspection
It could take more than five years before all of Ontario’s nursing homes receive a full inspection by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. Further, the complaints hotline overwhelmed inspection teams with 2,719 complaints last year, leaving many … Continue reading →
Continue readingOPSEU Diablogue: Fixing long term care not one of health minister’s choices either
It only took a day to dash hopes that Ontario was finally going to take significant measures to improve long-term care. The Long Term Care Task Force on Resident Care and Safety made 18 recommendations Wednesday to improve care and … Continue reading →
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