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Overview of Legal Issues in Residential Care (view source)
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'' | :''“Residential Care facilities provide 24-hour professional care and supervision to adults in a supportive, secure environment.”'' | ||
It is important to recognize that the identified “24 hour professional care” does not mean nursing care (care by registered nurses). The professional care is delivered by a mix of direct care staff (typically residential care aides or health care assistants) under the supervision of a licensed practical nurse, or possibly a registered nurse. The term “Health Care Assistant” (HCA) is becoming a preferred term for care aides in British Columbia. | It is important to recognize that the identified “24 hour professional care” does not mean nursing care (care by registered nurses). The professional care is delivered by a mix of direct care staff (typically residential care aides or health care assistants) under the supervision of a licensed practical nurse, or possibly a registered nurse. The term “Health Care Assistant” (HCA) is becoming a preferred term for care aides in British Columbia. | ||