Author of the article: Lisa Johnson
Publishing date: May 31, 2021 • 1 hour ago • 4 minute read • Health Minister Tyler Shandro takes part in a press conference where he provided an update on the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines through participating community pharmacies, in Edmonton Thursday March 18, 2021. The press conference was held outside the Shoppers Drug Mart at 5970 Mullen Way. Photo by David Bloom
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The Alberta government will begin phasing out shared “ward” rooms in long-term care facilities this summer as recommended in a review of the province’s continuing care system.
Released publicly Monday, the report by consulting firm MNP makes 42 recommendations that aim to improve the quality of life for residents in facility-based continuing care.
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Alberta’s long-term care homes are pressing the provincial government to protect them from lawsuits related to COVID-19 outbreaks, which the industry argues could make it impossible to get insurance and continue operating.
The Alberta Continuing Care Association, or ACCA, is lobbying the provincial government to consider legislation similar to a law passed in Ontario last year, which faced criticism for making it more difficult for relatives and residents to sue for failures related to COVID-19. There have been several class-action lawsuits already filed against operators in Alberta, which has had the highest pro