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The Regulation under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007 (LTCHA) has now received approval and will be effective on July 1, 2010 when the LTCHA comes into force. In May and September 2009, the Minister of Health and Long-Term Care invited written comments on the first and second sets of proposed initial draft regulations under the LTCHA. All comments received during the public consultation periods were reviewed and considered in the development of the Regulation. At the time of proclamation of the LTCHA, the current legislation governing long-term care homes (The Nursing Homes Act, Charitable Institutions Act and Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act) would be repealed and the accompanying regulations would be revoked. The current Long-Term Care Homes Program Manual containing inspection standards, criteria and policies would no longer apply.

Knowledge brokering is the act of linking people to people or people to information in order to share learning, better understand each other’s goals or professional cultures, influence each other’s work, and forge new partnerships (CHSRF, 2009). Knowledge brokering helps to bridge the ‘know-do’ gaps and promote evidence-informed decision- making (Lomas, 2007, van Kammen et al., 2006).

Harris M and Lusk E. Knowledge Brokering in the Canadian Mental Health and Dementia Health Care System (info sheet). Canadian Dementia Knowledge Translation Network. Canada; 2010.

Maintaining skin integrity can be challenging but it is vital to overall health, particularly in elderly patients. In this population, skin integrity is frequently compromised as a result of under- or over-hydration, which may cause serious complications. Plans of care must include preventive efforts such as the use of barriers and protectants including zinc oxide preparations, petrolatum- and silicone-based ointments and creams, liquid-forming products, adhesive dressings, fluid managers, skin cleansers, and moisturizers. A team approach that includes the patient, caregivers, and healthcare professionals is needed to address patient concerns regarding independence/dependence, utilization of support systems and services, pain, and control of body fluids. The healthcare provider's role in this team should emphasize continuity of care, patient satisfaction, and product selection - all vital to protecting skin integrity.

It is increasingly clear that Ontario‘s capacity to provide affordable, accessible, and high quality care in settings preferred by Ontarians, will not meet future needs without significant innovation and transformation. This report examines the impact of demographic and resource trends on the capacity of Ontario‘s LTC sector to fulfill its role; identifies ideas and strategies for harnessing the innovation potential of the sector; and provides a conceptual framework to guide innovation in the sector and the broader health system. On Wednesday, March 2, The Conference Board of Canada (CBoC) released an Innovation Strategy report, commissioned by the Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA). The report, Elements of an Effective Innovation Strategy for Long Term Care in Ontario, concludes a more innovative long term care sector in Ontario would deliver both improved care for an aging Ontario population and cost savings for the provincial healthcare system.