In response to the public outcry following the deaths of
numerous long-term care ("LTC") facility residents in
Ontario, a Public Inquiry was launched into the Safety and Security
of Residents in the Long-Term Care Homes (the "Inquiry").
In July 2019, the Commissioner released an extensive report
detailing recommendations aimed at systemically improving the
industry in order to protect the safety of the residents of these
facilities.
Shortly after the Inquiry was published, the Ministry of Labour
released a guide addressing the prevention of workplace violence in
the health care sector ("Guide"). This Guide provides a
step by step approach to develop a workplace violence policy, but
focuses on the prevention of workplace violence more broadly
against employees in hospitals, LTC homes and private home care
facilities. It is meant to act as a guide for employers,
supervisors and workers to understand their obligations under the
Occupational Health and Safety Act ("OHSA")
