Ombudsperson provides roadmap for improved standards in residential care facilities

Establishment of seniors’ advocate a positive move, but government response to ombudsperson’s report fails to address need for enforceable standards of care and minimum staffing levels, says HEU

February 14, 2012

B.C.’s largest health care union says the establishment of a seniors’ advocate, announced today by the provincial health minister, is long overdue and will improve quality of care for seniors.

But the Hospital Employees’ Union says it is unfortunate that the B.C. Liberal government won’t take clear and immediate steps to implement the B.C. Ombudsperson’s recommendations to establish quality care standards in residential care facilities.

NR 02-14-12 Ombudsperson report FINAL.pdf

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