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==Renovations and Closure of Facilities== | ==Renovations and Closure of Facilities== | ||
Throughout the 2000s, a number of care facilities in British Columbia were closed or renovated. In many circumstances, this process happened in a way that left residents and families with little if any notice, distressed and feeling very uncertain about the residents’ future. The Residential Care Regulations require the Medical Health Officer to be informed about closures, but is silent as to residents or families to this information.([[ | Throughout the 2000s, a number of care facilities in British Columbia were closed or renovated. In many circumstances, this process happened in a way that left residents and families with little if any notice, distressed and feeling very uncertain about the residents’ future. The Residential Care Regulations require the Medical Health Officer to be informed about closures, but is silent as to residents or families to this information.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|47]]) The Ombudsperson’s Best of Care report recommended that health authorities promptly inform residents and families decisions about closure decisions.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|48]]) | ||
The Ministry of Health (Home and Community Care) Policy now has a special section on expectations of Operators and the health authorities when Operators or others are planning to close the facility.([[ | The Ministry of Health (Home and Community Care) Policy now has a special section on expectations of Operators and the health authorities when Operators or others are planning to close the facility.([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|49]]) At least one health authority has identified that care facilities under a certain size (125 beds) are not economically viable, and consequently should be closed. ([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|50]])This will be a very important consideration for current and future residents. | ||
{{REVIEWED | reviewer = BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support, June 2014}} | {{REVIEWED | reviewer = BC Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support, June 2014}} | ||
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