A program aimed at supporting seniors in the community is being honoured.
The Retirement Homes Regulatory Authority (RHRA) recently announced this year’s recipient of its 2024 Partner in Protection Award.
Ontario Health atHome, a provincial program run through Erie St. Clair Healthline, coordinates local home and community care, long term care placement, and connections to services in the community.
The RHRA’s Partner in Protection Award is given to a community partner who has provided invaluable assistance to RHRA in support of its resident protection mandate. Ontario Health atHome from Chatham was selected for going above and beyond to support the RHRA in safeguarding resident wellbeing in a local home that was struggling financially.
Officials say staff with Ontario Health atHome took a resident-centric approach, prioritizing their efforts based on resident needs, and helping them find alternative accommodation.