While hospitals are under the control of the regional health authorities, home care and long term care are the responsibility of the Dept. She said New Brunswick is the only jurisdiction in Canada where home care and long term care aren't provided by the health department. Karen McGrath, President and CEO of Horizon Health, says New Brunswick's health care system is "fractured" and home care and long term care must become the responsibility of the health authorities. Lessons learned from COVID-19McGrath hopes the pressure that's recently been put on the health care system will lead to timely change. "Hopefully the pandemic will shine a light — it's certainly shining a light on long term care in Canada and the provision of service for our older adults.

Source: CBC News June 05, 2020 09:00 UTC