Health Law

Devastation in Long-Term Care: Residents and Staff Pay the Ultimate Price

By Christine Morano / March 31, 2020 / Comments Off

COVID 19 outbreaks have caused devastation in long-term care homes – most notably at Pinecrest Nursing Home in Bobcaygeon, where 12 residents plus 1 volunteer have died and 24 staff members have tested positive. The situation is quickly worsening in the GTA where the virus has spread to numerous Long-Term Care homes including: Seven Oaks…

What Happens to Elderly Patients already in Ontario Hospitals during the COVID-19 crisis?

By Christine Morano / March 20, 2020 / Comments Off

The number of COVID-19 cases in Ontario is expected to grow exponentially in the coming days/weeks and hospitals across the Province are rushing to prepare for a huge influx of patients so what happens to the elderly who are already patients in Ontario hospitals? It has been widely documented that COVID-19 is more likely to…