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When a person has complex needs and requires daily personal care and health care, they may need long-term care rather than assisted living. Long-term care is commonly referred to as residential care, nursing homes, care homes, care centres, extended care, or geriatric care. | When a person has complex needs and requires daily personal care and health care, they may need long-term care rather than assisted living. Long-term care is commonly referred to as residential care, nursing homes, care homes, care centres, extended care, or geriatric care. | ||
Long-term care services provide 24-hour professional supervision in a protective, supportive environment. This is appropriate for adults who have complex care needs and can no longer live safely or be cared for in their own homes or an assisted living facility. Residents of long-term care may be vulnerable due to age, disability, illness, or frailty, and depend on caregivers for continued assistance or direction. A significant proportion of LTC residents have some degree of difficulty making decisions without support. | Long-term care services provide 24-hour professional supervision in a protective, supportive environment. This is appropriate for adults who have complex care needs and can no longer live safely or be cared for in their own homes or an assisted living facility. Residents of long-term care may be vulnerable due to age, disability, illness, or frailty, and depend on caregivers for continued assistance or direction. A significant proportion of LTC residents have some degree of difficulty making decisions without support.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|1]]) | ||
It is important to note that long-term care does not mean nurses are present 24/7. Most daily care and support in long-term care is provided by health care assistants who care for numerous residents according to individualized care plans. Care plans are developed in consultation with a nurse practitioner, physician, or other members of the person’s health care team. Health care assistants are supervised by a licensed practical nurses or registered nurses on site. | It is important to note that long-term care does not mean nurses are present 24/7. Most daily care and support in long-term care is provided by health care assistants who care for numerous residents according to individualized care plans. Care plans are developed in consultation with a nurse practitioner, physician, or other members of the person’s health care team. Health care assistants are supervised by a licensed practical nurses or registered nurses on site. | ||
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<li><p>'''Private hospitals''' - have only private-pay rooms and are not subsidized by the regional health authority. All costs are covered by the residents. However, private hospitals must be licensed by the Minister of Health and are regulated by Part 2 of the ''Hospital Act'' and the ''Hospital Act Regulation''. The ''Community Care and Assisted Living Act'' does not apply to private hospitals.</p></li></ol> | <li><p>'''Private hospitals''' - have only private-pay rooms and are not subsidized by the regional health authority. All costs are covered by the residents. However, private hospitals must be licensed by the Minister of Health and are regulated by Part 2 of the ''Hospital Act'' and the ''Hospital Act Regulation''. The ''Community Care and Assisted Living Act'' does not apply to private hospitals.</p></li></ol> | ||
The long-term care services discussed in this chapter focus on publicly subsidized options and private care options under a) or b). All are overseen by the Ministry of Health through regional health authorities | The long-term care services discussed in this chapter focus on publicly subsidized options and private care options under a) or b). All are overseen by the Ministry of Health through regional health authorities([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|2]]). | ||
For an overview of long-term care, see the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/long-term-care-services government website.] | For an overview of long-term care, see the [https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/long-term-care-services government website.] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
# British Columbia, ”Long-Term Care Services”, online: <www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/accessing-health-care/home-community-care/care-options-and-cost/long-term-care-services>; British Columbia, Ministry of Health, ''Home and Community Care Policy Manual,'' (6 February 2023) at ch 6.C, 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, “Regional Health Authorities“, online: <www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/health/about-bc-s-health-care-system/partners/health-authorities/regional-health-authorities>. | |||
{{REVIEWED | reviewer = Seniors First BC, February 2024}} | {{REVIEWED | reviewer = Seniors First BC, February 2024}} | ||
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