Government's new LTCH bill receives Royal Assent
The Ontario government's Bill 37, the Providing More Care, Protecting Seniors, and Building More Beds Act, 2021, as amended by the...
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Dec 11, 2021
What are "Champion Homes"?
The Institute for Safe Medication Practices Canada (ISMP Canada) is partnering with 10 Champion long-term care homes in Ontario to...
Dec 8, 2021
Students say they were misled about provincially funded PSW training program
Seems the Ontario government has left a nice gap in their approach to solving the staffing crisis. If a paid practicum is not mandated,...
Dec 7, 2021
Take the InCARE survey on experiences, attitudes, and expectations on long-term care!
What is this survey about? We would like to understand how people view care for older people with support needs and how they assess...
Dec 6, 2021
Ontario's Bill 37 on long-term care ignores what's best for seniors
Susan Braedley’s Opinion piece in the Ottawa Citizen doesn’t mince words. “Sly language has been used in the new legislation to...
Nov 22, 2021
Can LTC be Transformed by Local Action?
Did you know that a local collaborative effort amongst a network of LTC homes that has been working together with family and care partner...
Nov 9, 2021
C.A.R.P. presents GREENHOUSE Lunch & Learn
The Independent Long-term Care COVID-19 Commission recommended that the Ontario government promote and fund homes transitioning to...
Oct 18, 2021
Patient Ombudsman's 2nd Report
This 2nd Special Report on the COVID-19 pandemic is a follow-up report to our 1st Special Report issued in October 2020 which focused on...
Oct 17, 2021
Check Out These Great Resources
The Dementia Society, Healthcare Excellence Canada and Choosing Wisely Canada offer great information and resources. You can also find...
Oct 1, 2021
Finally, Mandatory Vaccinations for LTC Staff
The Ontario Government has decided at last to make vaccinations for all staff and volunteers in Long Term Care Homes a work requirement,...
Sep 27, 2021
A Special Day at the Grove!
Friday, September 24, 2021 was a very special day for the Grove Arnprior & District LTC Home residents, staff and members of the...
Sep 16, 2021
Read our 2021 AGM keynote address by Dr. Jack Kitts
In his talk and the Q&A, Dr. Kitts commented on the top 6 areas where adoption of the Ontario Long Term Care Commission’s recommendations...
Sep 8, 2021
ELECTION 2021: Pressing questions for candidates
How will your party help provinces rebuild their broken long-term care sector? What will you do to implement and enforce national...
Sep 3, 2021
Vaccine Passports, or something like it, are coming
Ontarians who are fully vaccinated and can provide proof of their vaccination status will be able to access certain non-essential...
Aug 22, 2021
AdvantAge Ontario calls for federal leadership
AdvantAge Ontario has released a new report: Caring for Seniors: A call for federal leadership, which asks for 5 platform commitments...
Aug 7, 2021
Updates to cooling requirements in LTC
At the end of July, the Ministry of Long-Term Care issued an updated document : Cooling and Air Temperature Requirements for LTCHs A...
Jul 21, 2021
More funding for Family Councils Ontario and OARCs
In recognition of the importance of families and resident voices, the Ontario Government has increased funding for Family Councils...
Jul 14, 2021
Surveillance testing changes announced
Effective, July 16th, Ontario has removed the requirement that fully immunized and asymptomatic staff/team members, caregivers and...
Jun 18, 2021
Response and Recovery Advisory Committee
The first issue of the newsletter from the Response and Advisory Committee is now available.
Jun 8, 2021
MOLTC has revised Directive 3
MLTC has revised Directive 3 and Guidance Document, expanding visitation policies in LTC
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