Archive for the "CV19" Category

Submission for the Ontario 2021 Budget Consultations

Feb 16, 2021 | CV19, Health, informed, les soins de longue durée, long-term care

The Council on Aging of Ottawa recommends a significant increase in funding to Ontario’s Long-Term Care ...

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2nd Open Letter to Premier Ford

Oct 28, 2020 | CV19, Health, informed, long-term care, We Need Change Now!

RE: Government of Ontario’s Fall Preparedness Plans for Health and Long-Term Care Dear Premier Doug Ford, ...

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It’s Time to Reimagine Long-Term Care

Sep 1, 2020 | CV19, Health, informed, long-term care

  The pandemic forced all of us into crisis mode, but can it help fast track fundamental change in ...

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Concern #5: Need for accountability and transparency

Aug 17, 2020 | CV19, Health, informed, long-term care

We are encouraged by the openness of researchers, practitioners, and communities in sharing best ...

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Concern #4: Weak communication with residents and family

Aug 5, 2020 | CV19, Health, informed, long-term care

At the beginning of this pandemic, COA noted that communication with residents and families was weak in ...

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Government of Ontario: Role in LTC and Response to COVID-19 in LTC

Jul 30, 2020 | CV19, Health, informed, long-term care

  Role of the Government of Ontario Government of Ontario's COVID-19 Response Long-term care homes ...

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COVID-19 and apartment living

Jul 21, 2020 | CV19, Health, Housing, Impact Updates, informed

You’ve probably seen and read plenty of general information on COVID-19 safety precautions, information ...

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Concern #3: Inadequate standards for physical environments

Jul 20, 2020 | CV19, Health, long-term care

As stated in COA’s report, Long-Term Care in Ottawa: We Need Change Now!, 31% of available beds in Ottawa ...

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Open Letter to Premier Ford

Jul 3, 2020 | CV19, Health, long-term care

RE: Long-Term Care Commission As part of the new mandate of the 'announced' Commission on Long-Term Care, ...

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Your $300 counts

Jun 26, 2020 | COA, CV19, Impact Updates

Starting the week of July 6, the federal government will be sending a one-time,  tax-free ...

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