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The maximum client rate is adjusted annually based on changes to the Consumer Price Index. There is a mechanism for obtaining a “temporary rate reduction” if the amount would cause the person or their family serious financial hardship. The Ombudsperson Report notes that this information on the availability of a reduced rate often was not being provided to people. The Ministry of Health has begun including the information in letters to clients and now posts it on the Home and Community Care website. | The maximum client rate is adjusted annually based on changes to the Consumer Price Index. There is a mechanism for obtaining a “temporary rate reduction” if the amount would cause the person or their family serious financial hardship. The Ombudsperson Report notes that this information on the availability of a reduced rate often was not being provided to people. The Ministry of Health has begun including the information in letters to clients and now posts it on the Home and Community Care website. | ||
===What | ===What are the Differences Between Licensed Residential Care Facilities and Extended Care or Private Hospitals?=== | ||
There are several important differences between residential care facilities that fall under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the care facilities that fall under the Hospital Act. These relate to whether the facility will have legislated care standards, physical environment standards or restrictions on double occupancy; whether the facility is subject to routine inspections; whether there are reporting requirements for abuse, neglect or other incidents; and whether they are required to have a medical practitioner or registered nurse on site. Some of these differences are summarized in Table 2. | There are several important differences between residential care facilities that fall under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the care facilities that fall under the Hospital Act. These relate to whether the facility will have legislated care standards, physical environment standards or restrictions on double occupancy; whether the facility is subject to routine inspections; whether there are reporting requirements for abuse, neglect or other incidents; and whether they are required to have a medical practitioner or registered nurse on site. Some of these differences are summarized in Table 2. |
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