OMA Interim Guidance to Ontario’s Long-Term Care Covid-19 Commission

OMA Interim Guidance to Ontario’s Long-Term Care Covid-19 Commission OMA Interim Guidance to Ontario’s Long-Term Care Covid- 19 Commission October 23, 2020 As the representative of Ontario’s physicians, the Ontario Medical Association (OMA) advocates for the health of Ontarians and the well-being of our members. [...] It is important to note that this brief is only a snapshot of the important role that physicians play in the sector, and the commitment they bring to providing the highest level of resident care. [...] We seek to be part of the solution and we avail ourselves for further dialogue with the Commission and other stakeholders on how to optimally respond to the pandemic. [...] One of the key pillars of the plan should be maximizing the uptake of the influenza vaccine for residents, staff and appropriate visitors. [...] The role as defined by legislation and regulation includes: • advising on matters relating to medical care in the LTC home; • consulting with the Director of Nursing and Personal Care and other health professionals working in the LTC home; • developing, implementing, monitoring and evaluating medical services; • advising on clinical policies and procedures, where appropriate; • communicating expec.