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long-term care

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Data-driven decision-making in long-term care

In LTC facilities, data collection isn’t without hurdles. Many homes use building automation systems that output data in complex formats, making interpretation challenging.
Ontario's sprinkler deadline up for discussion

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Ontario’s sprinkler deadline up for discussion

Some of Ontario’s long-term care home operators could be getting an 18-month extension on a looming deadline to install automatic sprinklers for fire suppression
long-term care

Design Quarterly

Stantec selected to design long-term care homes

Stantec has been selected by Island Health for design services to deliver three new long-term care homes.
Kipling Acres

REMI Network

Toronto opens behavioural support unit at Kipling Acres 

The City of Toronto has opened a 17-bed behavioural support unit for individuals with dementia and other complex care needs.
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario

Construction Business

Beedie donates $5M to Delta Hospital campaign

Ryan and Cindy Beedie have donated $5 million to Delta Hospital and Community Health Foundation (DHCH Foundation).
LTC

REMI Network

New LTC home breaks ground in Smith Falls

Construction is underway on a new building for Broadview Nursing Home in Smith Falls, Ontario.
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Canadian Facility Management & Design

Probing the impact of renos on dementia patients

The quality of life awaiting future residents within the country’s institutional-like care facilities is facing scrutiny as researchers closely examine how these spaces are being reimagined for the better.
long-term care

Construction Business

Vancouver long-term care home moves forward

The St. Vincent’s Heather long-term care home is in the procurement phase with construction expected to start in fall 2025.
long-term care

REMI Network

A new national standard for long-term care

The new national standard reflects what Canadians expect long-term care to look like and builds upon evidence-informed practices.
long-term care

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

New training on the standard for long-term care homes

CSA Group has recently published the new standard CSA Z8004:22, Long-term care home operations and infection prevention and control, which aims to help create better and safer LTC homes.
long-term care

Canadian Facility Management & Design

New standard for safer long-term care homes

The global pandemic has shone a light on the unique challenges in Canada’s long-term care (LTC) sector. Recognizing the important role of standards and the
CAPREIT

Canadian Apartment Magazine

Chartwell set to sell two long-term care homes in B.C.

Chartwell Retirement Residences announced it has entered into agreements to sell two long-term care facilities located in BC.
long-term care COVID

REMI Network

Ontario announces new protocals for long-term care homes

The Ontario government announced it will be implementing new measures at long-term care homes to protect vulnerable residents from the omicron variant.
long-term care

Facility Cleaning & Maintenance

Cleaning for health and hygiene in long-term care

Tackling the top three challenges facing environmental staff.
Kipling Acres

REMI Network

Scarce data in long-term care homes may hinder reform

A significant lack of socio-demographic data in long-term care homes could hinder the development of new standards and programs meant to improve elder care in Canada.
Kipling Acres

REMI Network

Nova Scotia invests $96.5-mil in long-term care facilities

As part of a multi-year plan, the province will add 264 new beds in the central health zone and replace 1,298 beds at 14 nursing homes and three residential care facilities.
Indoor temperatures must be logged in Ontario long-term care homes

Canadian Facility Management & Design

Indoor temperatures logged in Ontario LTC homes

There is still no requirement for air conditioning in all residents’ rooms, but Ontario long-term care home operators now have to implement prescribed measures to prevent heat-related illnesses.