Difference between revisions of "Overview of Legal Issues in Residential Care"
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* have severe behavioural problems on a continuous basis. ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|10]]) | * have severe behavioural problems on a continuous basis. ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|10]]) | ||
===Quick Facts on Residential Care in British Columbia (2009)=== | === Quick Facts on Residential Care in British Columbia (2009)=== | ||
* In 2009, there were 348 residential care facilities in the province. | * In 2009, there were 348 residential care facilities in the province.([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|11]]) | ||
* Together these facilities had 28,992 residential care “beds”. | * Together these facilities had 28,992 residential care “beds”. ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|12]]) | ||
** Two thirds (19,165) of the beds came under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. | ** Two thirds (19,165) of the beds came under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act. | ||
** One third (9,827) of the beds came under the Hospital Act | ** One third (9,827) of the beds came under the Hospital Act ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|13]]) (7,099 extended care beds, and 2,728 private hospital beds). | ||
* Private hospitals are primarily located in Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and Fraser Health Authority. | * Private hospitals are primarily located in Vancouver Coastal Health Authority and Fraser Health Authority. | ||
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* Many BC residential care facilities have a high turnover of residents and staff | * Many BC residential care facilities have a high turnover of residents and staff | ||
** Over 38,411 adults received residential care services in 2009. | ** Over 38,411 adults received residential care services in 2009. ([[Introduction, Chapter One and Two of Legal Issues in Residential Care References|14]]) | ||
** Approximately 45-50% of the residents are new each year. | ** Approximately 45-50% of the residents are new each year. | ||
** There is an annual staff turnover of 50 per cent. | ** There is an annual staff turnover of 50 per cent. |