(April 28, 2021)<\/p>\n
Christian D’Avino, CTV News<\/p>\n
SAULT STE. MARIE — Healthcare advocates and long-term care workers staged a virtual day of action Wednesday in an effort to improve care at long-term care facilities throughout the country.<\/p>\n
The protest was organized by the Ontario Health Coalition and called on provincial and federal governments to set national standards when it comes to ensuring quality care at facilities.<\/p>\n
“We want to send a very clear message, let us be 100 percent clear, accreditation is not national standards, not in any way,” said Natalie Mehra, executive director with the coalition.<\/p>\n
“We’re asking for care that meets the needs of the residents, for inspections and public reporting, for meaningful accountability and to finally, take profit out of care for our seniors.”<\/p>\n
Several care workers shared their personal accounts on the call.<\/p>\n
One of those was Rachel MacLean, a personal support worker from the Sault.<\/p>\n