Human Resources Legislative Update

Long-Term Care Homes Act Regulatory Amendment Proposed

Human Resources Legislative Update

Long-Term Care Homes Act Regulatory Amendment Proposed

Date: June 19, 2013

The Ontario government has proposed a regulatory amendment to O. Reg. 79/10 made under the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007.

The proposed amendment would permit nursing students to administer drugs in long-term care homes under the supervision of a registered nurse or registered practical nurse, in accordance with certain conditions.

Any comments on the proposed regulatory amendment are due by July 2, 2013.