For the first time, there is a federal minimum on the amount of care nursing home residents get every day. I talked to experts and workers about what that means and why it matters. 19thnews.org/2024/04/nursin…

Are clinicians & caregivers on the same page when it comes to #deprescribing in nursing home residents near the end-of-life?

This interview study highlights key themes:
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Resources to improve caregiver involvement:
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Ontario Centres for Long-Term Care

'Private equity ownership turns health care from a social good into a financial asset, extracting wealth for investors. There is no evidence that private equity ownership leads to systematic improvements in care.' from CDM's Danyaal Raza Karen S. Palmer
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CEO Lisa Levin and member homes Villa Colombo and Ivan Franko Homes addressed the unintended consequence of Bill 7 on cultural homes in this insightful Global News Toronto piece by Allison Jones. Read more here: tinyurl.com/culturalLTC
#onpoli Stan Cho

“Nursing homes have quietly become dumping grounds for people with developmental disabilities.' #PWD have the right to live where/with whom they want, & to live independently in community. A nursing home or other similar institution is not the place.

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I spent a lot of time on this piece and everything I learned made me more mad.

The Ford government is giving even more money to long-term-care operators facing lawsuits for negligence.
Inside a twisted tale that will lead to disaster thestar.com/business/opini… via @torontostar

A new systematic review analyzing care outcomes in long-term care, found 62% of included studies demonstrated disparities in care outcomes for minoritized groups.

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Caregivers are pivotal, contributing 4.2% to Canada's GDP and 32.2% to national healthcare expenditures.

Let's recognize their economic impact this #NationalCaregiverDay

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#NationalCaregiverDay #ValuingCaring

Today's Toronto Star op-ed from Iris Gorfinkel, M.D. and me on the vicious cycle of #ONpoli privatization

❗️Worsening hospital staff shortages
❗️Longer waits
❗️Lower quality care
❗️Higher cost to taxpayers
❗️No contract transparency
❗️Upselling & two-tier care
❗️Eroding public trust

Spoken like someone who is painfully ignorant of Canada's long tradition of dependence on migrant health care workers.

In many provinces, half of all LTC workers are migrants.

In a recent study, 97% of PSWs in Toronto were migrants.

Migrants are the backbone of health care.

Today is the International Day to End Racial Discrimination. To address racial injustice Ontario must extend public health coverage to all regardless of their immigration status. Jose is an undocumented construction worker. This is his story. Share it widely #Healthcare4All

We are hiring! The Ontario CLRI at Bruyère team is hiring a Senior Knowledge Broker! Join an amazing team dedicated to making an impact in #LongTermCare .

Learn more about this opportunity and others: clri-ltc.ca/about/jobs/

'The investigation revealed an industry that places a premium on cost cutting and big profits, with low staffing and poor quality, often to the detriment of patient well-being.'
A cautionary tale on the profitization of health care. #cdnhealth
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I came across something very cool today: a cycling group that visits long-term care homes and takes residents for a bike ride. It’s called Cycling Without Age. Today, they were conducting trial run in the West End. #VanPoli

Join us and Behavioural Supports Ontario – Provincial Office in honouring the dignity of each person living in #LongTermCare .

Watch our new video on #PersonCentredLanguage and how words matter! Explore how interactions can shape the experiences of individuals in LTC settings.

Watch here: ow.ly/rg7q50QQjC7

Over the last 16 months, our team has conducted the largest public engagement ever on the future of #primarycare in Canada

Today we release our final report✨

10,000 people
10,000 participant hours
1 vision for primary care

OurCare.ca🧵
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As medical students get ready to pick their residency program CaRMS, hear from some current #familymedicine residents about why they chose – and continue to choose – family med. #FMproud

Join the Ontario CLRI at #WalkWithMe2024 for a transformative, half-day workshop that delves into the essential principles of advancing equity, diversity and inclusion in #LongTermCare , designed to empower LTC leaders and team members.

Learn more: ow.ly/GbEi50QFrnx

Why is Ontario embracing private health care? The Scandinavian experience shows it hurts.

We need to prevent the further erosion of access to care while public funds enrich — and embolden — private investors.

#Opinion by Armine Yalnizyan trib.al/2ZsHte0

You should give a s h i t about this thread—so I can keep taking one. 🚽💁🏻‍♀️

This is what my Disabled life looks like behind-the-scenes.

My everyday life is unconventional & vulnerable by design.

My existence is contingent upon carework.