The Department of Healthy and inclusive extended an invitation to the Coalition and other stakeholders to
participate and share in a dialogue on seniors initiatives being taken by government.
The session included a presentation by the provincial Ombudsman, Charles Murray, explaining the implications of the proposed amendments to the Ombudsman Act.
The Coalition has been advocating since 2004 for the
ombudsman
to have jurisdiction over seniors living in nursing care facilities. In
2004
Bernard Richard, Ombudsman at the time recommended to government that
the Ombudsman
have the oversight on this file.
While we are pleased to see this come to virtue we also
understand that steps may have to be taken to address any short comings as we move through the process. The Ontario Residents
Bill of Rights has been one that we have suggested be used for New Brunswick with
some minor wording. This document is very clear and has concise language that
is easy to understand. It is also the one recommended by the Ombudsman in 2004. It can be found on this link. http://www.cleo.on.ca/en/publications/everyres
Stakeholders were also asked for input on a proposed " Declaration for Expectations of Care" relating to long term Care services.
The session took place at the Fredericton Inn, 1315 Regent Street, Fredericton, NB
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