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	==References==		==References==
	# British Columbia, Ministry of Health, “Home and Community Care Policy Manual” (6 February 2023) at ch 5.A, online: <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, 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: <www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/assisted-living-in-bc/about-assisted-living>; HCC Policy Manual at 5.A.		# 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: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.		# “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: <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: <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: <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: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.		# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 60, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
	# British Columbia, ~~”Assited~~ Living Services”, online: <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: <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: <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: <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: <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: <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: <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: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.		# “Assisted Living Regulation,” BC Reg 189/2019, s 72, online: <http://canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.


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Assisted Living Services

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	* bathing.		* bathing.

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

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

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	== ~~'''2.2~~ Services in Assisted Living~~'''~~ ==		==Services in Assisted Living==

	=== ~~'''2.2.1~~ Accommodation~~'''~~ ===		===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]])		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]])

	=== ~~'''2.2.2~~ Hospitality Services~~'''~~ ===		===Hospitality Services===

	Hospitality services include:([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])		Hospitality services include:([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])
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	Some facilities also provide a common dining room, social spaces, or air conditioning.		Some facilities also provide a common dining room, social spaces, or air conditioning.

	=== ~~'''2.2.3~~ Assisted Living Services ~~'''~~ ===		===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]])		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]])

	~~<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">~~		''Activities of daily living''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]])
	~~<li><p>~~''Activities of daily living''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]])~~</p></li></ol>~~

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

	~~<blockquote>~~''(b) Medication Management''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|10]])		''(b) Medication Management''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|10]])

	Assisted living may assist residents with managing their medication, including:		Assisted living may assist residents with managing their medication, including:
	~~</blockquote>~~
	* receiving a resident’s medication from a pharmacy;		* receiving a resident’s medication from a pharmacy;
	* storing medications safely;		* storing medications safely;
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	* supporting residents in following the plan.		* supporting residents in following the plan.

	~~<blockquote>~~''(f) Psychosocial supports'' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|14]])		''(f) Psychosocial supports'' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|14]])
	~~</blockquote>~~
	Assisted Living may offer programs to help residents improve communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning, and engaging with their community. An operator would have to:		Assisted Living may offer programs to help residents improve communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning, and engaging with their community. An operator would have to:

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	=== '''2.2.1 Accommodation''' ===		=== '''2.2.1 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.~~<ref>British Columbia, Ministry of Health, “Home and Community Care Policy Manual”~~ (~~6 February 2023~~) ~~at ch 5.A, online: <www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/accountability/policy-and-standards/home-and-community-care-policy-manual>.~~		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]])
	~~</ref>~~

	=== '''2.2.2 Hospitality Services''' ===		=== '''2.2.2 Hospitality Services''' ===

	Hospitality services include:~~<ref>British Columbia, ”About Assisted Living”, online: <www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/assisted-living-in-bc/about-assisted-living>; HCC Policy Manual at 5.A.~~		Hospitality services include:([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|2]])
	~~</ref>~~

	* Meals: two nutritious meals per day, lunch and dinner consistent with a menu plan developed in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide.~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, ss 55-56, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>~~		* 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.~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 58, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>~~		* 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.~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019'','' s 57, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>~~		* 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.~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 59, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>~~		* 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).~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 60, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>~~		* 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.		Some facilities also provide a common dining room, social spaces, or air conditioning.
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	=== '''2.2.3 Assisted Living Services ''' ===		=== '''2.2.3 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.<ref>British Columbia, ”Assited Living Services”, online: <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: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.		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]])
	~~</ref>~~

	<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">		<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
	<li><p>''Activities of daily living''~~<ref><p>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 62, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</p></ref>~~</p></li></ol>		<li><p>''Activities of daily living''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|9]])</p></li></ol>

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

	<blockquote>''(b) Medication Management''~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 63-67, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.~~		<blockquote>''(b) Medication Management''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|10]])
	~~</ref>~~

	Assisted living may assist residents with managing their medication, including:		Assisted living may assist residents with managing their medication, including:
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	* administering medication to residents.		* administering medication to residents.

	''(c) Therapeutic diets''~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 70, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.~~		''(c) Therapeutic diets''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|11]])
	~~</ref>~~

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

	''(d) Safekeeping money and personal property''~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, ss 68-69, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.~~		''(d) Safekeeping money and personal property''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|12]])
	~~</ref>~~

	Assisted living may support residents in keeping their property safe, including:		Assisted living may support residents in keeping their property safe, including:
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	* making records available to the resident and their representative(s).		* making records available to the resident and their representative(s).

	''(e) Behaviour management''~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 71, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.~~		''(e) Behaviour management''([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|13]])
	~~</ref>~~

	Assisted living may support residents in managing behaviors that negatively impact the resident, including:		Assisted living may support residents in managing behaviors that negatively impact the resident, including:
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	* supporting residents in following the plan.		* supporting residents in following the plan.

	<blockquote>''(f) Psychosocial supports'' ~~<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 72, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.~~		<blockquote>''(f) Psychosocial supports'' ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References\|14]])
	~~</ref>~~
	</blockquote>		</blockquote>
	Assisted Living may offer programs to help residents improve communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning, and engaging with their community. An operator would have to:		Assisted Living may offer programs to help residents improve communication skills, interpersonal skills, planning, and engaging with their community. An operator would have to:

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== '''2.2 Services in Assisted Living''' ==

=== '''2.2.1 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.<ref>British Columbia, Ministry of Health, “Home and Community Care Policy Manual” (6 February 2023) at ch 5.A, online: <www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/accountability/policy-and-standards/home-and-community-care-policy-manual>.
</ref>

=== '''2.2.2 Hospitality Services''' ===

Hospitality services include:<ref>British Columbia, ”About Assisted Living”, online: <www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/assisted-living-in-bc/about-assisted-living>; HCC Policy Manual at 5.A.
</ref>

* Meals: two nutritious meals per day, lunch and dinner consistent with a menu plan developed in accordance with Canada’s Food Guide.<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, ss 55-56, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>
* Laundry service for linens and towels, and personal laundry service or access to equipment for resident use.<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 58, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>
* Weekly light housekeeping, which includes vacuuming, cleaning hard surfaces such as counters, floors, and bathtubs, but not necessarily washing dishes or deeper cleaning.<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019'','' s 57, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>
* Social and recreational activities, such as games, music, crafts, and regular events. Always check the programming with the facility.<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 59, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>
* 24-hour emergency response system (but not 24/7 care).<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 60, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</ref>

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

=== '''2.2.3 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.<ref>British Columbia, ”Assited Living Services”, online: <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: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
</ref>

<ol style="list-style-type: lower-alpha;">
<li><p>''Activities of daily living''<ref><p>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 62, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.</p></ref></p></li></ol>

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

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

<blockquote>''(b) Medication Management''<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 63-67, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
</ref>

Assisted living may assist residents with managing their medication, including:
</blockquote>
* 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''<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 70, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
</ref>

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''<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, ss 68-69, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
</ref>

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''<ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 71, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
</ref>

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.

<blockquote>''(f) Psychosocial supports'' <ref>''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 72, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
</ref>
</blockquote>
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: <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: <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: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 58, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019,'' s 57, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 59, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 60, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# British Columbia, ”Assited Living Services”, online: <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: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 62, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 63-67, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 70, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, ss 68-69, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 71, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.
# ''Assisted Living Regulation,'' BC Reg 189/2019, s 72, online: <canlii.ca/t/9lrn>.

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