Media Releases
Ontario Long Term Care Association Presents the 3rd Annual Applied Research Education Day -November 21, 2011
Markham...The Ontario Long Term Care Association, in collaboration with Health Quality Ontario, the Seniors Health Research Transfer Network, Ontario Long Term Care Physicians, Ontario Association of Residents' Councils and the National Initiative for the Care of the Elderly, presents the 3rd Annual OLTCA Applied Research Education Day.
Ontario Long Term Care Association to Co-Chair Task Force on Improved Resident Safety and Quality of Care - November 21, 2011
Markham...The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) and its Members deeply regret any harm to seniors that occurred in Ontario long-term care homes. “One incident is one too many,” remarked Gail Paech, CEO of OLTCA.
OLTCA Announces Gilbert Heffern Award for Journalistic Excellence - November 4 2011
Markham...The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is pleased to announce the establishment of the Gilbert Heffern Award, which recognizes journalism excellence in the coverage of long-term care.
Award winner committed to elders, nursing practice and research - October 27, 2011 Toronto...Sandra Dudziak’s commitment to elders, clinical practice and applied research makes her worthy of the Ontario Long Term Care Association’s nursing leadership award, says Revera Long Term Care Inc.’s Joanne Dykeman.
Resident safety a key focus of award winner - October 27, 2011
Woodstock… Jeanette Kuntz was honoured just to be nominated for the Ontario Long Term Care Association’s 2011 Nursing Leadership Awards, and she was “pleasantly surprised” to learn she’d been chosen to stand among the four recipients.
Nursing Leadership Award winner challenged herself by pursuing a change - October 27, 2011
Cambridge… One of the Ontario Long Term Care Association’s Nursing Leadership Award winners is a veteran nurse who is new to the sector.
A nurse and problem-solver recognized for leadership - October 27, 2011
St. Marys… For some, it might seem like a stretch, but for Ken Long, there are definitely similarities between the work of a diesel mechanic and that of a nurse.
Long Term Care Association honours nursing leaders during - October 24, 2011
Markham… The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is pleased PC Leader
Tim Hudak has promised to redevelop 35,000 long term care beds across the province
and add an additional 5,000 beds in areas where need is the greatest.
Ontario Long Term Care Association Issues a Call to Action for Government - August 22, 2011
Markham… The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) today issued a call to
action asking government to support those frail seniors who need long term care homes
by re-building homes and ensuring all long term care facilities are properly maintained.
New funding for Ontario long term care homes welcomed by OLTCA
- July 8, 2011
Markham… The recent confirmation by the province that it will spend an additional $150 million on long term care in Ontario this fiscal year is welcomed by homes providing care to residents, says the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA).
Safer Medication Use Highlighted During Seniors' Month - June 14, 2011
Markham... Adverse reactions to prescription drugs among older persons is a growing concern. To mark Seniors' Month this June, a group of organizations involved in seniors' care has launched a website to give healthcare workers advice about avoiding this serious problem. The site includes a list of potentially harmful medications along with safer alternatives, links to resources and background information.
HQO highlights important role of long term care in reducing wait times - June 2, 2011
Markham... The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) applauds the 2011 Health Quality Ontario (HQO) annual report and its timely comments on long term care wait times.
OLTCA Celebrates PSWs on Their Second Annual Day of Recognition - May 19, 2011
Markham... The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is participating in the second annual Personal Support Workers (PSWs) Day by recognizing the vital role PSWs have in providing continual quality care to over 77,000 residents in long term care homes across Ontario. Today, the Association is highlighting the work of PSWs by dedicating their daily news article to the work of the devoted PSWs throughout long term care.
Ontario Long Term Care Association Thanks Nurses - May 09, 2011
Markham... During National Nursing Week, May 9-15, the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) celebrates and recognizes the vital contribution nurses make to the health and wellbeing of the 77,000 people living in Ontario's long term care homes.
Ontario Long Term Care Association Leads Charge on Innovation - April 21, 2011
Markham... The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) is leading the charge to develop an innovation strategy that will guide the sector in its delivery of care and service to residents into the future. Bringing together over two dozen renowned experts in aging care and services to form its Innovation Expert Panel, the Association will take the next five months to review submissions from people and organizations interested in innovation in the long term care sector, before issuing a report that will lay the foundation for a sector-wide innovation strategy.
Health Minister Thanks Long Term Care Workers for Commitment to Seniors - April 12, 2011
Markham... Speaking to 1,200 delegates attending the Ontario Long Term Care Association's (OLTCA) convention, in Toronto Tuesday, Ontario Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, Deb Matthews, warmly thanked long term care operators and their front line staff for their commitment to quality care of residents living in long term care homes.
Ontario Innovative Programs Win Prestigious OLTCA Awards - April 12, 2011
Markham... The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) announced winners of its 2011 Quality Improvement Recognition Awards this morning at its "Breakfast of Champions," part of its annual convention at the Toronto Convention Centre.
New OLTCA Board Elected - April 11, 2011
Markham... At its Annual General Meeting Sunday, April 10 in Toronto, members of the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) elected a Board of Directors, led by returning President, Lois Cormack, President of Specialty Care Inc. of Vaughan, Ontario.