Learn about the Office of the Ontario Patient Ombudsman
On April 11, 12 - 1 pm, the Ontario Caregiver Organization is presenting a webinar on the role of the Patient Ombudsman. Craig Thompson,...
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Feb 13
CRFCN makes recommendations during 2024 pre-budget consultations
Grace Welch, the Chair of the Champlain Region Family Council Network, appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic...
Feb 13
Author event on February 29th
Dr. Susan Braedley, with Dr. Pat Armstrong, has edited a new book entitled "Care Homes in a Turbulent Era: Do They have a Future?"...
Feb 1
New report available from the Royal Society of Canada
Well-respected researchers in LTC have updated their 2020 publication "Restoring Trust: COVID-19 and the Future of Long-Term Care" with...
Dec 13, 2023
Auditor General's Report on LTC released
The report, released on December 6, 2023 notes that "We found that long-term care homes lack some critical resources and programs to...
Oct 17, 2023
Ottawa Public Health guidance to reduce spread of respiratory disease
In a letter to families, Dr. Etches has shared important information to help reduce the spread of respiratory illness, prevent severe...
Sep 15, 2023
Ombudsman Report on Inspections Released
On September 7, 2023, the Ontario Ombudsman, Paul Dubé, released the results of his investigation of Ontario LTC's inspection and...
Jun 30, 2023
New report from the National Institute on Aging
This report reflects the preferences of Canadians for long-term care including more support to Age in the Right Place. The report...
Jun 29, 2023
MLTC changes mask mandates and other protocols in LTC
The Ministry of Long-Term Care (MLTC) has announced significant changes to COVID-19 response measures in LTC homes including changes to...
May 11, 2023
New primer on Person-Centred Care
Visit our new page about person-centred care with links to webinars and websites of interest.
Apr 20, 2023
Update to the Residents' Bill of Rights
CLEO (Community Legal Education Ontario) has recently updated information about the rights of residents living in long-term care homes....
Apr 20, 2023
MLTC Update on LTC Regulations: recording and links
Family Councils Ontario partnered with the Ministry of Long-Term Care to host a webinar on April 17, 2023 to explain the changes to the...
Apr 10, 2023
OCO creates Essential Caregiver Hub
The Ontario Caregiver Organization has created an essential caregiver hub to help hospitals and long-term care homes plan, implement or...
Mar 23, 2023
Pandemic Response Update Webinar from FCO & MLTC
Family Councils Ontario has partnered with the Ministry of Long-Term Care to host a webinar on March 30, 2023 from 2-3 p.m. for family...
Mar 23, 2023
Ontario Updates COVID-19 Measures in LTC
Beginning March 31, 2023, Ontario will be easing some of the restrictions introduced during COVID-19 to protect residents. Read the...
Feb 22, 2023
Proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 246/22
The Ministry of Long-Term Care has opened consultations on their proposed amendment to Ontario Regulation 246/22 under the Fixing...
Feb 22, 2023
CRFCN presents before Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
On February 6, Grace Welch, the Chair of the Champlain Region Family Council Network appeared before the Standing Committee on Finance...
Feb 4, 2023
Give your feedback on Ontario budget priorities
The Ontario government is conducting a survey to get public input into their 2023 Budget. This is your chance to advocate for...
Jan 31, 2023
New Long-Term Care Services standard released
After extensive consultation with residents, families, staff and experts, the new standard has been released. The standard promotes...
Jan 24, 2023
Ministry releases new COVID-19 Guidance Document
The Ministry has updated their pandemic response guidance document for long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate...
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