by Allan Katz | Feb 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
(Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI)) Almost a quarter (24%) or all long-term care residents in Canada received an #antipsychotic medication 𝚠̲𝚒̲𝚝̲𝚑̲𝚘̲𝚞̲𝚝̲ ̲𝚊̲ ̲𝚍̲𝚒̲𝚊̲𝚐̲𝚗̲𝚘̲𝚜̲𝚒̲𝚜̲ ̲𝚘̲𝚏̲ ̲𝚙̲𝚜̲𝚢̲𝚌̲𝚑̲𝚘̲𝚜̲𝚒̲𝚜̲ – rates higher than US, Australia and...
by Allan Katz | Feb 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the past, some NHS England transformations, policies and operational decisions have – from time to time – been adopted by provincial health jurisdictions here in Canada. Some successful…others not. Lucinda Ritchie previously lived in her own...
by Allan Katz | Feb 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
The #smallhome option is an integral part of a comprehensive housing solution for people with disabilities and others requiring long-term care. Other jurisdictions should embrace them. But in this case – even when offered additional support – local staff...
by Allan Katz | Feb 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
J’applaudis sans réserve le travail des sénateurs canadiens sur ce dossier, mais il n’était guère nécessaire de redoubler d’efforts. Pour les francophones vivant à l’extérieur du Québec, les seize réseaux régionaux, provinciaux et territoriaux de la Société santé en...
by Allan Katz | Feb 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
There are several options to address #homelessness in Ontario. This action, however, taken against an individual with #schizophrenia by the @CityofGuelph is not the most compassionate: no mental health worker support on scene, no long-term plan. Probably the best...
