Morris said while there are many good nursing homes operating across Canada, abuse happens far too regularly. The scrutiny of an inquiry is needed to examine how long-term care homes deal with abuse and unexpected deaths, she said. In long-term care homes there are some medications that require a protocol known as double-signing. Some nursing homes also have so-called "granny cams" to monitor how staff are treating patients. (Peter Power/Canadian Press)But Chartier said she doesn't think more regulations for long-term care homes are required.

Source: CBC News June 02, 2017 00:00 UTC