Part 2 Mission Statement, Safe and Secure Home

Question 1

Mission statement
4 (1) Every licensee shall ensure that,

Answer 1

(a) there is a mission statement for each of the licensee’s long-term care homes that sets out the principles, purpose and philosophy of care of the home;

(b) the principles, purpose and philosophy of care set out in the mission statement are driven by the primary goal of providing quality care that is resident-directed and safe; and

(c) the principles, purpose and philosophy of care set out in the mission statement are put into practice in the day-to-day operation of the long-term care home.

Question 2

Basic consistency

Answer 2

(2) The licensee shall ensure that the mission statement is consistent with the fundamental principle and the Residents’ Bill of Rights.

Question 3

Collaboration

Answer 3

(3) The licensee shall ensure that the mission statement is developed, and revised as necessary, in collaboration with the Residents’ Council and the Family Council, if any, and shall invite the staff of the long-term care home and volunteers to participate.

Question 4

Updating

Answer 4

(4) At least once every five years after a mission statement is developed, the licensee shall consult with the Residents’ Council and the Family Council, if any, as to whether revisions are required, and shall invite the staff of the long-term care home and volunteers to participate

Question 5

Home to be safe, secure environment

Answer 5

5 Every licensee of a long-term care home shall ensure that the home is a safe and secure environment for its residents.