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A compilation of recent news regarding Long-Term Care homes in Ontario.

Long Term Care Today
The official magazine publication of the Ontario Long Term Care Association and is a reliable source of current, authoritative educational information for Canadian long-term care operators, managers and staff.

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Today, the Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021 was proclaimed into force. This new Act represents the most significant #legislative reform in the long-term care sector in over a decade. #BuildingOntario pic.twitter.com/RYdb3OOL6v
— Ontario Long-Term Care (@ONlongtermcare) April 11, 2022

Additional @OnGov funding announced by @PaulCalandra will allow for greater variety, and more opportunities for fresh produce and local food, making a real difference to long-term care residents. #OnPoli
— Ontario LTC Assoc. (@OLTCAnews) April 8, 2022

(1/9) We released a new Science Brief today ‘The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Long-Term Care Homes: Five Lessons Learned’ led by the Congregate Care Setting Working Group. Read it here: https://t.co/7MU41HwyKr
— COVIDScienceOntario (@COVIDSciOntario) April 28, 2022

Ontario is investing over $40 million in additional nutritional support funding for #longtermcare homes so residents can receive more individualized food choices, more fresh produce, local foods in season, and additional menu flexibility. #BuildingOntario https://t.co/diD0QiWeZf pic.twitter.com/8V2eWkL684
— Ontario Long-Term Care (@ONlongtermcare) April 8, 2022

#Seniors are represented in the federal #budget2022, but key investments are missing in #ElderAbuse prevention, a National Seniors’ Strategy, a new Seniors’ Care Transfer and National Standards of #LongTermCare. Find our detailed analysis here: https://t.co/DNFX27nYo1 #cndpoli
— CanAge (@CanAgeSeniors) April 7, 2022

Exciting news from #familycouncilsontario #diversity #DEI #longtermcare #caregivers #eldercare #aging pic.twitter.com/YqwslTmy4l
— Family Councils Ontario (@FamCouncils_ONT) April 5, 2022

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— Family Councils Ontario (@FamCouncils_ONT) March 30, 2022

News Articles

The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Long-Term Care Homes: Five Lessons Learned
April 28, 2022
This brief summarizes and consolidates key recommendations from five reports and identifies opportunities to strengthen and integrate these recommendations into the Ontario policy environment. [Science Table Ontario]

Ontario on Track to Build 30,000 New Long-Term Care Beds
April 21, 2022
31,705 new and 28,648 upgraded beds in development across the province.

Ontario Giving Long-term Care Residents More Nutritional Choices and Variety
April 8, 2022
Increased funding will help long-term care homes provide menus that better meet the needs of residents. [Ministry of Ontario]

Canada: Fixing Long-Term Care Act, 2021: Considerations For Employers In Ontario
April 7, 2022
This act makes changes relating to staffing and care, accountability and transparency, enforcement, and licensing and replaces the 2007 Act. [Mondaq]

Ontario adding, upgrading new long-term care beds in Lindsay, Cannington
April 7, 2022
The Ontario government is adding and upgrading long-term care beds at facilities in the City of Kawartha Lakes and Cannington in the Durham region. [Global News]

Athens, Ont. long-term facility redevelopment will add more than 100 beds
April 7, 2022
The development plan proposes double the existing beds at Maple View Lodge. [Global News]

Ontario Building New Long-Term Care Home in Toronto
April 1, 2022
Ongoing investments in new projects will bring much-needed beds to the province. [Ministry of Ontario]

Ontario to build new, 384-bed long-term care home at North York General Hospital
April 1, 2022
Toronto is getting a new 384-bed long-term care (LTC) home at the North York General Hospital. [Global News]

Nine Toronto long-term care homes to receive new beds for nearly 2,000 residents: ministry
March 9, 2022 [CTV News]

Proposed rules for long-term-care homes aim to balance a good life for residents with infection control
February 11, 2022 [Toronto Star]

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