long-term care
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.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning for health and hygiene in long-term care
Tackling the top three challenges facing environmental staff.
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.
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.
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.
REMI Network
Large-scale long-term care homes ‘strongly discouraged’
Researchers say 31 per cent of infections and 31 per cent of deaths could have been prevented if all Ontario long-term care residents had had single rooms.
REMI Network
Ontario ramps up long-term care spaces
On the heels of a third wave advisory, Ontario is issuing thousands more long-term care spaces to be built across the province, many resulting in the construction of new homes.
REMI Network
Ontario reports record COVID-19 outbreaks in long-term care
As of January 4th, 2021, 233 long-term care homes in Ontario have COVID-19 outbreaks, a record-high number for the pandemic.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Ontario Healthcare Housekeepers Association merges with ISSA Canada
The healthcare housekeeping industry in Ontario is applauding the merger of OHHA with ISSA Canada.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Toronto tightens restrictions on long-term care homes
Effective October 5, the City of Toronto’s long-term care homes will be restricting entrance to staff members, essential visitors and essential caregivers.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Dirty carpet impacts public opinion of long-term care facilities: survey
Clean carpet matters in long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, according to a new survey.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Chartwell provides bleak operational update
Despite positive ratings from residents and families, the pandemic continues to have a negative impact on occupancy levels at Chartwell retirement homes.
Facility Cleaning & Maintenance
Saskatchewan invests $80M in construction, renewal of long-term care facilities
The government of Saskatchewan is investing more than $80 million into its long-term care facilities, including $7.2 million for maintenance projects.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Class action commenced against Woodbridge senior home
Thomson Rogers has issued a class action proceeding claiming $15 million in damages on behalf of the residents and families of a Woodbridge senior home owned by Sienna Senior Living.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Sienna Senior Living introduces new safety measures
In the aftermath of the scathing report issued by the Canadian Armed Forces about the state Ontario long-term care, Sienna Living announced it will be increasing safety measures to protect resident and workers.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Military exposes dire state of Ontario long-term care
The Canadian Armed Forces has issued a scathing report on the state of Ontario’s long-term care homes, shedding light on the grim conditions service members observed in five specific GTA residences.
Canadian Apartment Magazine
Outbreaks in congregate care homes rise dramatically
COVID-19 outbreaks in health and congregate care settings have increased dramatically across Ontario, according to recent data from the Ontario Health Coalition.
