CTV Power Play - Crisis in Long-Term Care

The long-term care crisis is a national problem. We would never tolerate this kind of treatment in our hospitals.

It is time bring long-term care under the Canada Health Act.

Federal funding must be tied to strong national standards that are enforced, good working conditions, proper patient-care ratios and public delivery.

CTV Power Play - Crisis in Long-Term Care
The long-term care crisis is a national problem. We would never tolerate this kind of treatment in our hospitals. It is time bring long-term care under the Canada Health Act. Federal funding must be tied to strong national standards that are enforced, good working conditions, proper patient-care ratios and public delivery.
Posted by Don Davies on Tuesday, May 26, 2020

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