Saint John, NB, Canada / Country 94
Jan 28, 2021 7:31 PM
Dr. Rose McCloskey, a nursing professor at UNB Saint John, is partnering with the Loch Lomond Villa on a research project to learn how to prevent the spread of illness in long-term care facilities. (Photo submitted by UNB)
A research project which aims to simulate the long-term care environment to better understand how COVID-19 spreads bring together UNB Saint John and the Loch Lomond Villa.
Rooms will be built which are identical to long-term care facilities in 3600 square feet of space provided by the Villa.
Nursing Professor Dr. Rose McCloskey said they will use mannequins in place of people.
Most N.B. special care homes didn t have required annual inspections this year
Government delay means that most homes appear to have expired certificates of approval, which legislation stipulates is necessary for those homes to operate.
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Most New Brunswick special care and memory care homes have not had their annual inspections this year from the Department of Social Development, according to a CBC News analysis of inspection reports posted on the government s website.(Shutterstock / Lighthunter)