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The legislation, along with other measures, will create a framework with implications for operators who fail to meet their obligations, said Rod Phillips, who was named to replace Kanata-Carleton MPP Merrilee Fullerton as minister on June 18.
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“I say that we will do better and we have to,” he said.
Among the upcoming changes Phillips mentioned are embedding infection prevention and control into LTC home design, ensuring home inspections respond not only to complaints but are proactive as well and having a continuum of care in place that includes home care.
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“Should this motion pass, Dr. Moore has agreed to take on this important role at a critical juncture in our fight against COVID-19,” said Health Minister and Deputy Premier Christine Elliott in a statement on Sunday.
“As we continue to vaccinate more Ontarians and embark on our Roadmap to Reopen in the coming weeks, Dr. Moore’s years of experience working in public health will be crucial as we begin to gradually lift public health measures.”
Moore will work alongside Dr. Williams for a few weeks to ease the transition.
Moore has been the Medical Officer of Health for Kingston, Frontenac and Lennox & Addington Public Health since 2017.