随着资金削减的结束,不列颠哥伦比亚省护理之家面临关闭,在人员短缺的情况下,850名老年人的住房面临风险。 BC care homes face closures as funding cuts end, risking 850 seniors' housing amid staffing shortages.

不列颠哥伦比亚省的长期护理提供者警告说,即将于10月31日和12月31日结束的资金削减可能会迫使关闭,使多达850名老年人无家可归,因为加班和私人人员支持在人员持续短缺的情况下结束。 British Columbia's long-term care providers warn that upcoming funding cuts ending October 31 and December 31 could force closures and leave up to 850 seniors without homes, as overtime and private staffing support end amid persistent staffing shortages. 运营商说,他们已经在补贴业务,可能在18个月内用完资金,尽管政府贷款还款期限不明确。 Operators say they’re already subsidizing operations and may run out of funds within 18 months, despite a government loan with unclear repayment terms. 虽然卫生官员承认需要一种可持续的模式,但批评者说,护理人员短缺需要更多的时间来适应。 While health officials acknowledge the need for a sustainable model, critics say the nursing shortage demands more time to adapt.