New Standards on Long-Term Care Released, With Liberal Government Bill yet to Come

New Standards on Long-Term Care Released, With Liberal Government Bill yet to Come
A team of experts have released a highly anticipated set of standards to prevent the spread of infection in Canada's long-term care homes. The Canadian Press/Nathan Denette
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A team of experts has released a detailed handbook on how to boost quality of life and prevent the spread of infection in long-term care homes that could inform anticipated federal legislation.

The 137-page document released by CSA Group—formerly known as the Canadian Standards Association—outlines how best to design and run homes, all the way down to their ventilation and plumbing systems.