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2022 Submission by CRFCN to Ont. Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs
The Pre-Budget Consultations of the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs are underway, and, as in previous years, the...
Jan 10, 2022


We Asked Our Network and They Told Us!
The Champlain Region Family Council Network conducted two quick surveys in 2021. 1. How do LTC Homes in the Network Handle Residents'...
Dec 22, 2021


Long Term Care Homes Survey
The Patient Ombudsman has released the COVID-19 SPECIAL REPORT 3, December 2021. The report shares highlights from a survey of long term...
Dec 15, 2021


New measures in LTCHs against Omicron variant
Effective immediately, all general visitors to a long-term care home will need to be fully vaccinated to enter. In addition, the ministry...
Dec 15, 2021


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...
Dec 12, 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 11, 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 8, 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 7, 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...
Dec 6, 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 22, 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...
Nov 9, 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 18, 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 17, 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,...
Oct 1, 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 27, 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 16, 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 8, 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...
Sep 3, 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 22, 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...
Aug 7, 2021


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