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Information for Healthcare Providers – Retirement Homes

WebFact Sheet: Key Facts to Know About Retirement Homes. Duty to Report. Under the Act, anyone who sees or suspects a situation that harms, or puts a resident at risk of harm, is obligated to report it to the RHRA. This is known as a mandatory report. Regulated health professionals such as doctors, nurses and social workers, family members

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COVID-19 Updates and Resources for Residents and Families

WebCOVID-19 Updates and Resources for Residents and Families. The RHRA is closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19 and is ready to assist local health authorities should an outbreak at a retirement home occur. The RHRA’s primary concern is the health and safety of seniors living in Ontario retirement homes.

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Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority

WebInformation for Health Care Providers. The RHRA monitors emerging issues affecting seniors in retirement homes. We work with community health care providers, regulators, seniors’ groups, and home operators to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents are met and their rights are protected. Learn More.

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Key FActs to know about Retirement Homes

WebRetirement homes that meet the definition in the RHA are required to be licensed to operate as a retirement home. The RHA defines a retirement home as: where the operator makes at least two care services (listed in the RHA and its regulation, O.Reg. 166/11) available to residents. The term “retirement home” is not a protected title.

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Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority

WebInformation for Health Care Providers. The RHRA monitors emerging issues affecting seniors in retirement homes. We work with community health care providers, regulators, seniors’ groups, and home operators to ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents are met and their rights are protected. Learn More.

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Assessments and Plans of Care

WebPlans of Care. A62. (1) When a resident commences his or her residency in a retirement home, the licensee shall, within the prescribed times, ensure that the resident is assessed and that a plan of care is developed based on the assessment and in accordance with this section and the regulations. 2010, c. 11, s. 62 (1).

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COVID-19 (coronavirus) – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

WebThe report to RHRA must include the name of the home, licence number, number of positive resident cases, number of positive staff cases and public health contact. Licensees must send to [email protected]. Homes must consider one laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19 in either a resident or staff member as an outbreak.

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Information for Retirement Home Operators and Licensees

Web2 Therefore, with the consent of the resident, a retirement home can share information with health system partners, which would allow for the development of integrated care plans to ensure there are no gaps in

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COVID-19 Vaccination Readiness: Supporting Retirement …

WebThe following steps will be taken to prioritize health care workers for vaccination in Phase 1: 1. Prioritize health care sectors (all paid/unpaid workers and contractors) and health care workers that provide care in other settings (e.g., congregate settings; schools) -All health care workers are priority for phase 1; however, some sectors and

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COVID-19 Dashboard – Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority

WebRHRA COVID-19 Dashboard. Please note that we have removed certain charts from the COVID-19 Dashboard as a result of changes in homes’ reporting requirements on COVID-19 outbreaks. These changes will help reduce administrative burden on homes so they can focus on the care and wellbeing of residents. If you would like to access historical data

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Changes to COVID-19 Outbreak Reporting

WebAs of Monday, July 24, 2023, retirement homes in COVID-19 outbreak will be required to report case information only once after the outbreak has been declared over by the local public health unit. Retirement homes are still required to report any new COVID-19 outbreaks to RHRA the same day as they report to the local public health unit.

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Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility COVID-19 Guidance

WebPHUs and this guidance. Pursuant to subsection 60(4) of the RHA, every retirement home in Ontario is legally required to have an IPAC program as part of their operations. Retirement homes must also ensure that their staff has received IPAC training. Homes must have a COVID-19 Outbreak Preparedness Plan, according to the requirements outlined in

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Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility COVID-19 Guidance

WebPage 6 of 16 the Retirement Homes Act, 20102 are not considered visitors. 3.1.1 Essential Visitors Essential Visitors are persons performing essential support services (e.g., food delivery, inspectors, maintenance, or health care services (e.g., phlebotomy) or a

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Retirement Home COVID-19 Visiting Policy

WebThis policy supports retirement homes in implementing the requirements in Directive #3 to safely receive visitors while protecting residents, staff and visitors from the risk of COVID-19, including the requirement to establish a visitor policy. This policy is …

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RHRA COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS SELF-ASSESSMENT TOOL …

WebThis RHRA COVID-19 self-assessment tool could assist homes in creating such plans. The RHRA will take a reasonable compliance approach when assessing a home’s actions in preventing or mitigating an outbreak. The RHRA self-assessment tool is designed to complement, but not replace, the Public Health Ontario (PHO) COVID-19: Self …

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I’m Looking For a Home – Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority …

WebThe Retirement Home Database contains information on all 750+ licensed retirement homes in Ontario. You will find information about: Care services offered and inspection reports. Up-to-date and accurate facts about each home. Lookup by name, size, city, postal code and licence status on a searchable map.

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COVID-19 Landing Page – Retirement Homes Regulatory …

WebThe RHRA is closely monitoring developments related to COVID-19 and will post advisories and information related to COVID-19 here as they become available. RHRA’s primary concern is the health and safety of seniors living in Ontario’s retirement homes. RHRA is working with the ministries of Seniors and Accessibility, Health and Long-Term

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COVID-19 Resources for Retirement Home Operators

Webmemos from the ONTARIO GOVERNMENT – CMOH, MOH, MSAA. CMOH Memo: Spring 2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign – May 3, 2024 . MSAA Memo: Update Regarding New Ministry of Health Outbreak Prevention and Control Guidance – April 19, 2024 . CMOH Memo – COVID-19 Public Health Measures for Retirement Homes – April …

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FAQ – Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority

WebThe RHRA responds to reports about harm or risk of harm to retirement home residents resulting from certain events. These events include abuse, neglect, improper or incompetent care or treatment, unlawful conduct and misuse or misappropriation of a resident’s money. To report harm or risk of harm to the RHRA, please call: 1-855-ASK-RHRA (275

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