CP Scoop - January 15th, 2024

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PROVINCIAL NEWS

Ontario Launching New Long-Term Care Home Investigations Unit - New investigations team will strengthen oversight and resident safety

The Ontario government has created a new Investigations Unit to ensure every long-term care resident lives with dignity and experiences the quality of care they deserve. Supported by an investment of $72.3 million, the new 10-person unit will be an effective deterrent and tool when escalated enforcement is needed to improve compliance and ensure resident safety.

The new unit is now active and will investigate allegations such as:

• failing to protect a resident from abuse or neglect,
• repeated and ongoing non-compliance,
• failing to comply with ministry inspector’s orders,
• suppressing and/or falsifying mandatory reports, and
• negligence of corporate directors.

 

OTHER NEWS

Delay in Opening Continues at Health Unit’s Kemptville Service Site

The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit’s new delivery site at the Kemptville Campus is continuing to experience delays in the renovations and will not yet be able to open to the public. The Health Unit has received approval for partial occupancy meaning that only staff are currently allowed to work in the space. At this time there is no estimated opening date.

Temporarily access to Public Health Services in Kemptville and area are as follows:

Immunization Clinic

Clients can go to our online booking or call 1-800-660-5853

• Thursday, January 11th – 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Friday, January 19th - 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Thursday, January 25th – 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 1st – 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 8th – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Friday, February 16th – 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Thursday, February 22nd – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sexual Health Clinic

• Call for an appointment at 1-800-660-5853. For other locations, visit: Sexual Health Clinic – Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit  Local pharmacies have been providing support, and clients have the option of accessing a clinic in another location (e.g., Brockville, Smiths Falls)

Infant Feeding Clinic

• Occurs each Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Clients can call 1-800-660-5853 extension 2467 to arrange Infant Feeding appointments. EarlyON Space can be used as an alternative to a home visit.

Preschool Speech and Language Services:

• By Appointment. Contact your Speech Language Pathologist or your Communications Disorders Assistant, or call 1-888-503-8885. Some clients may be seen virtually or at other locations. In-person visits in Kemptville will resume when the opening date is announced.

For a listing of all public health services, please visit www.healthunit.org or call 613-258-5941 or 1-800-660-5853. Important public health updates are also available by connecting with @LGLHealthUnit on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and @lglhealthunit.z on Instagram.

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