BC Unions Representing Frontline Workers Were Not Consulted for Report on COVID-19 and Long-Term Care Published February 9, 2021 News Labour leaders question why Ernst & Young report consulted owners of private, for-profit long-term care homes but not unions
Majority of Long-Term Care Home Complaints to BC Health Authorities Linked to For-Profit Operators Published January 22, 2021 Analysis British Columbia’s for-profit long-term care operators accounted for 60% of all complaints to health authorities last year, records show
Over 90% of Corporate Directors at Canada’s Biggest For-Profit Nursing Homes Have No Medical Qualifications Published May 25, 2020 Analysis Corporate boards of directors at Canada’s four biggest for-profit nursing home chains are dominated by real estate developers
Workers at BC’s Private Long-Term Care Facilities Are Facing Health and Financial Risks As the Coronavirus Spreads Published March 12, 2020 Analysis Many healthcare workers in BC's private sector are employed on precarious contracts with few paid sick days
BC’s Market-Based Approach To Senior Care Reduced Access to Assisted Living Units, New Report Finds Published February 20, 2020 News Report recommends expanding public and non-profit senior care sector
Nanaimo Care Home Accused Of ‘Abuse’ Has New Management Imposed, Likely Won’t Face Fines Published December 5, 2019 Analysis B.C. authorities have now power to fine facilities even in cases of neglect or abuse