Resident abuse and neglect
Overview
In Ontario, the Retirement Homes Act, 2010 and the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 require retirement homes and long-term care facilities to protect their residents from abuse by anyone, and from neglect by the home and its staff. These statutory duties to protect residents include the obligation for homes to investigate and respond to alleged, suspected or witnessed incidents of abuse and neglect of residents.
People
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A partner in the firm’s Litigation and Health Law Groups, Lisa’s practice focuses primarily on advising and representing healthcare facilities and professionals. View bio
