“This will require a philosophy of care that is anchored in respect, compassion and kindness for the people who live and work in long-term care. “There needs to be a transformation toward a person-centred care model, which motivates different behaviours and rewards innovation that leads to better outcomes for residents and staff. “There will need to be a multi-dimensional approach to this transformation — one that recognizes that these places are at the same time homes, care facilities and workplaces. As Advantage Ontario’s Levin said, the commission’s embrace of person-centred care “is a natural evolution of what society is experiencing, people are opening up about the importance of mental health. To me, it’s a natural evolution that these principles be embedded in the Long-Term Care Act.”Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...

Source: The Star May 01, 2021 22:52 UTC