Seniors in care and their loved ones are devastated and terrified thinking about what
#COVID19 will bring next.
Our parents and grandparents need us.
We have a responsibility to protect them with major changes and investments, including:
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#COVID19Ontario https://twitter.com/OntarioNDP/status/1247541250057596928">https://twitter.com/OntarioND...

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▶️" title="Right-pointing triangle" aria-label="Emoji: Right-pointing triangle">Aggressively recruiting home care and long-term care staff

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▶️" title="Right-pointing triangle" aria-label="Emoji: Right-pointing triangle">Mandate that more staff be scheduled on each shift in each long-term care home

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▶️" title="Right-pointing triangle" aria-label="Emoji: Right-pointing triangle">Immediately increase salaries to a minimum$22/hr to retain and attract workers, including PSWs and RPNs
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https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▶️" title="Right-pointing triangle" aria-label="Emoji: Right-pointing triangle">Assign each staff to one facility only

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▶️" title="Right-pointing triangle" aria-label="Emoji: Right-pointing triangle"> Standardize visitor policies province-wide to prevent COVID-19 transmission from visitors and volunteers.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▶️" title="Right-pointing triangle" aria-label="Emoji: Right-pointing triangle">Mandate home care workers wear PPE

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="▶️" title="Right-pointing triangle" aria-label="Emoji: Right-pointing triangle">Create a
#caregiver fund to support families who care for their loved one at home
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