Oshawa/CMEDIA: To ensure every long-term resident experiences the quality of care they deserve, and responding to complaints more quickly, the Ontario government with an investment of $72.3 million has hired 193 new long-term care inspection staff, including 156 new inspectors doubling the number of inspectors in the field completing on-site inspections, a news release has said .
“These additional inspectors will help strengthen what is already Canada’s toughest inspection and enforcement regime…delivering on our commitment to double the number of inspectors in the field, Ontario now has the highest inspector-to-home ratio in the country, surpassing our goal of having one inspector for every two homes in the province, ” said Paul Calandra, Minister of Long-Term Care.
Being on track to build nearly 60,000 new and upgraded long-term care beds by 2028 to address wait lists and connect seniors with the care they need, including supports and social activities, doubling the number of inspectors will help the province continue to ensure residents live with dignity in a safe, compassionate environment.
As part of a wider suite of changes the government put in place in December 2021 to strengthen its enforcement capabilities, doubling the number of long-term care inspectors includes adding strong, new compliance and enforcement tools, to issue monetary penalties for non-compliance would require a temporary manager to assist with the operation of a home, such as when there are concerns about the health, safety or welfare of residents.
Building on three pillars: staffing and care; accountability, enforcement, and transparency; and building modern, safe, comfortable homes for seniors, Ontario is fixing long-term care to ensure Ontario’s seniors get the quality of care and quality of life they need and deserve both now and in the future.
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