NEWS RELEASE Ontario Breaks Ground on New Long-Term Care Home in Huron County Southbridge Goderich will bring 160 much-needed beds to the province GODERICH — Construction is underway at Southbridge Goderich, a new long-term care home in Huron County. This is part of the government’s $6.4 billion commitment to build more than 30,000 new beds … Continue reading
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Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors
News Release Ontario Doubles the Number of Long-Term Care Inspectors 156 new inspectors helping keep long-term care residents safe OSHAWA — The Ontario government has hired 193 new long-term care inspection staff, including 156 new inspectors. Supported by an investment of $72.3 million, these new hires double the number of inspectors in the field completing … Continue reading
Ontario Launches Historic Long-Term Care Staffing Plan
News Release Ontario Launches Historic Long-Term Care Staffing Plan Province to Invest up to $1.9 Billion Annually by 2024-25 to Achieve Average of Four Hours of Daily Direct Care TORONTO — The Ontario government is launching one of the largest recruitment and training drives in the province’s history to deliver on its commitment to improve care for … Continue reading
Workplace injury rates hit an all-time recorded low
News Release Workplace injury rates hit an all-time recorded low *The latest statistics show a 20-year trend of improved workplace safety. The rate of Alberta workers being hurt on the job dropped in 2013, according to information provided by the Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB). In fact, the lost-time claim (LTC) rate is now at an … Continue reading