Legislation to create advisory councils at long-term care facilities

Alberta’s health minister introduced new legislation Tuesday that gives residents of long-term care facilities and their families the right to create advisory councils to advocate for care.
“This is really about ensuring the best standard … becomes the norm for all,” Health Minister Sarah Hoffman said in an interview. “(It’s) to make sure your residents feel honoured and respected.”
Hoffman said about 70 per cent of long-term or supportive care faciliti