The province pledging close to $540 million to protect residents, caregivers, and staff in long-term care homes.
“COVID-19 demands a culture of continuous learning: the more we learn, the better we can plan and prepare for future waves,” indicates Minister of Long-Term Care Dr. Merillee Fullerton. “Our government is committed to applying what we have learned during this outbreak to build and strengthen a long-term care system that works in the best interests of our residents and the people who work so hard to keep them safe.”
ANNOUNCEMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- $405 million to help with operating pressures
- $61.4 million for minor capital repairs and renovations
- $40 million to support occupancy number changes
- $30 million to hire more infection prevention and control staffing ($20 million for additional personnel, $10 for training and existing staff)
- $2.8 million to extend the High Wage Transition Fund
- Provide all long-term care homes with access to up to eight weeks of supply of PPE
RESTRICTIONS
Effective Monday visitors to long-term care homes in these areas will be restricted to staff and essential visitors only, which includes essential caregivers. Residents and substitute decision-makers are encouraged to identify up to two individuals as essential caregivers.
