Ontario to ease visitor restrictions in long-term care facilities Starting on Monday, the number of designated caregivers per resident will increase from two to four Read More > Facebook Twitter 07.02.2022
Ontario halts visits to long-term care facilities except for designated caregivers New policy begins Thursday at 12:01 a.m. Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.12.2021
Queen’s Park relaunching proactive LTC inspection program Nearly 200 new staff being brought on for new inspection program Read More > Facebook Twitter 26.10.2021
Booster shots for long-term care residents recommended by national vaccine committee Committee says third shot will 'help to enhance protection and prevent outbreaks' Read More > Facebook Twitter 28.09.2021
Ontario lifting testing rules for fully-vaccinated employees or visitors to Long-Term Care homes One of several rules being eased for residents when Step Three takes effect Read More > Facebook Twitter 14.07.2021
Go give grandma a hug: long-term care ministry loosening restrictions on Ontario homes Brief physical contact and overnight stays permitted thanks to high vaccination rates Read More > Facebook Twitter 03.06.2021
Province says long-term care staff must either prove they’ve got the shot, have a good reason why not, or attend class on vaccine benefits Long-term care homes must have new vaccination policies in place by July 1 Read More > Facebook Twitter 31.05.2021
Keeping seniors cool – Long-term care homes in Ontario get much-needed air-conditioning A majority of homes are fully air-conditioned; some have designated cooling areas Read More > Facebook Twitter 27.05.2021
Outdoor long-term care home visits to resume as of Saturday, May 22 Masks and physical distancing still required during visits Read More > Facebook Twitter 21.05.2021
Report from the military says not all long-term care deaths in Toronto were due to COVID-19 – Globe and Mail Some were due to dehydration and neglect; could have been prevented with 'water and a wipe down' Read More > Facebook Twitter 11.05.2021
