Ontario special interest group opposes LTC regulations
With public hearings on Bill 140 set to begin in Ontario, a major association is warning that the proposed act as currently drafted will result in a reduction in the level of care and quality of life of long term care residents. “We are deeply concerned because, in many respects, this proposed legislation is seriously flawed,” said Donna Rubin, CEO of the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors (OANHSS). “Unless changed, this act will negatively affect the lives of seniors in long term care for decades to come.” Rubin is available to discuss Bill 140. She will also be presenting at the Jan. 17 hearing in Toronto at 10:15 a.m. Bill 140 proposes a significant increase in regulation. While OANHSS supports measures to enhance standards and ensure full accountability, this legislation is so excessively onerous that homes will be forced to shift already scarce resources to meeting new administrative demands. With more time having to be spent on compliance and documentation, there will be even less time available for direct care and services. OANHSS is also concerned that Bill 140 will lead to an erosion of the not-for-profit sector, resulting in fewer choices for consumers, seniors and their families.