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==Services in Assisted Living==

===Accommodation===

Assisted living accommodations are a private, lockable self-contained suite that the resident furnishes themselves. Residents have access to common dining and recreational areas.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|1]])

===Hospitality Services===

Hospitality services include:([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|2]])

* Meals: two nutritious meals per day, lunch and dinner consistent with a menu plan developed in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|3]])
* Laundry service for linens and towels, and personal laundry service or access to equipment for resident use.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|4]])
* Weekly light housekeeping, which includes vacuuming, cleaning hard surfaces such as counters, floors, and bathtubs, but not necessarily washing dishes or deeper cleaning.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|5]])
* Social and recreational activities, such as games, music, crafts, and regular events. Always check the programming with the facility.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|6]])
* 24-hour emergency response system (but not 24/7 care).([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|7]])

Some facilities also provide a common dining room, social spaces, or air conditioning.

===Assisted Living Services===

Assisted Living must include at least one assisted living service. The six types of assisted living services are described in this section.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|8]])

''Activities of daily living''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|9]])

Assisted living may assist residents with activities of daily living, including:

* eating;
* mobility;
* dressing;
* grooming; and
* bathing.

''(b) Medication management''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|10]])

Assisted living may assist residents with managing their medication, including:

* receiving a resident’s medication from a pharmacy;
* storing medications safely;
* distributing medication to residents from the place where it is kept; and
* administering medication to residents.

''(c) Therapeutic diets''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|11]])

Assisted living may support residents in delivering therapeutic diets when a modified diet is needed to treat a medical condition, including:

* consulting with health care professionals;
* developing an individual dietary plan;
* training staff on modifying meals; and
* helping residents follow therapeutic diets.

''(d) Safekeeping money and personal property''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|12]])

Assisted living may support residents in keeping their property safe, including:

* holding money and personal property safe and secure, up to $300;
* keeping an accounting of records, receipts of money transactions;
* keeping a current inventory for all personal property held for a resident; and
* making records available to the resident and their representative(s).

''(e) Behaviour management''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|13]])

Assisted living may support residents in managing behaviors that negatively impact the resident, including:

* working with health care professionals to assess the residents;
* developing a behavior management plan; and
* supporting residents in following the plan.

''(f) Psychosocial supports'' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|14]])

Assisted Living may offer programs to help residents improve communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning, and engaging with their community. An operator would have to:

* develop a policy on psychosocial programs:
* create the programs;
* post a calendar of the programs being offered; and
* hire staff to lead the program.

==References==
# British Columbia, Ministry of Health, “Home and Community Care Policy Manual” (6 February 2023) at ch 5.A, online: <http://http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/accountability/policy-and-standards/home-and-community-care-policy-manual>. 
# British Columbia, “About Assisted Living,” online: <http://http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/assisted-living-in-bc/about-assisted-living>; HCC Policy Manual at 5.A. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, ss 55-56, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 58, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 57, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 59, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 60, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# British Columbia, “Assisted Living Services”, online: <http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/assisted-living-in-bc/operating-an-assisted-living-residence/operator-responsibilities/assisted-living-services>; “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, ss 61-72, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 62, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 63-67, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 70, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, ss 68-69, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 71, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 
# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 72, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>. 

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