The Canadian government supported 2 major and robust new LTC standards, developed and issued by the Standards Council of Canada, the Canadian Standards Association, and the Health Standards Organization – this alone is nothing short of incredible in the middle of a pandemic. [...] We scanned scientific papers and reputable reports from global agencies, such as the work from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development, the World Health Organization, the United Nations, and the Australian Royal Commission on Aged Care Quality and Safety. [...] Older people and their human rights Even if we adequately meet problems specific to COVID-19 and pandemic preparedness, even if we begin to focus resources and efforts on equity-deserving people and on the basic social and equity needs required for health – we will not achieve transformative change in the care of older adults living in LTC. [...] The federal government must, in collaboration with provinces and territories, move immediately to implement a plan for health human resources that ensures adequate recruitment and effective retention policies and practices, emphasizing the mental health and wellbeing of staff and the health of their work environments. [...] Implement education and training on human rights of older adults and older adults with dementia for (i) all education institutions that prepare staff who work in LTC; (ii) all levels of LTC staff – unregulated and regulated care staff, ancillary staff, and medical staff; and (iii) LTC Board members and senior leadership teams.
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