We are encouraged by the openness of researchers, practitioners, and communities in sharing best practices in a timely fashion during this crisis. The COA applauds…
At the beginning of this pandemic, COA noted that communication with residents and families was weak in many LTC homes. Sometimes families learned of COVID-19…
Role of the Government of Ontario Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 Response Long-term care homes (LTCH) are part of the provincial health care system. The…
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RE: Long-Term Care Commission As part of the new mandate of the ‘announced’ Commission on Long-Term Care, the COA strongly implores the Ontario government not…
Many LTC homes lack the capacity and resources to deal with serious public health emergencies, let alone one as significant as COVID-19. Several critical factors…
The long-standing problem of a critical shortage of staff in LTC was exacerbated by the pandemic. Short-term measures have been initiated. Frontline staff have seen…
Role in LTC Response to COVID-19 The City operates four long-term care homes: Carleton Lodge Centre d’accueil Champlain Garry J. Armstrong Peter D. Clark Ottawa…
Health Canada is engaged in research and policy analysis on long-term facilities-based care issues including: population aging models of facilities-based care quality of care and…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
