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Quality and Safety Standards: Ensuring Adequate Care in Long-Term Care

Long-term care quality and safety standards aim to protect vulnerable residents who depend on others for their care. Provincial regulations establish minimum requirements, inspections assess compliance, and enforcement mechanisms address violations. The adequacy of these standards and their enforcement directly affects resident wellbeing and has been subject to intense scrutiny, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic's devastating impact on long-term care.