WeRPN statement in response to launch of Independent Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission

The Ministry of Long Term Care announced the launch of an Independent Commission, led by Associate Chief Justice Frank N. Marrocco, Angela Coke and Dr. Jack Kitts to examine how COVID-19 spread within long-term care homes, the impact on residents, staff, and families, and the overall response by the province and other parties to prevent, isolate and contain the virus. In response, WeRPN has issued the following statement.

Military Report Highlights Longstanding Issues with Ontario’s Long Term Care System

The report released by the Canadian Armed Forces regarding the conditions in five Ontario long term care (LTC) facilities calls attention to issues that nurses have been raising alarm about for years. Read our response

WeRPN responds to Ontario Government Commitment to Launch Independent Commission into Long-Term Care

Today the Ontario government announced that it plans to launch an independent commission into Ontario's long-term care system beginning in September.  Read our statement from WeRPN CEO Dianne Martin

WeRPN urges more action to protect nurses in Home and Community Care

WeRPN has written to the Premier and Minister of Health to urge the government to take additional steps to better protect nurses and other health professionals working in the home and community care sector.

WeRPN responds to Ontario Government announcement to limit LTC nurses and staff to one location

Today the Ontario government announced plans to limit staff from working at more than one Long Term Care home to stop of the spread of #COVID-19. Read our statement

WeRPN urges Chief Medical Officer of Health to clarify directive on PPE for nurses in hospitals

WeRPN has written an open letter to the Chief Medical Officer of Health requesting urgent clarification of a recently released directive that has the unintended consequence of prioritizing the protection of one nurse over another that ultimately putts thousands of RPNs, as well as the patients they care for, at risk. 

WeRPN calls on government to take immediate action to protect residents & nurses in LTC and community

WeRPN released an open letter urging the provincial government take immediate action to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 in long-term care (LTC) homes and amongst clients receiving community care.

Ontario is coming together to protect nurses from COVID-19

Yesterday, the Registered Practical Nurses Association of Ontario (WeRPN) issued an open letter to Ontarians asking for personal protection equipment (PPE) to protect nurses and the response has been heartwarming. But there is still more that can be done to save lives.

WeRPN urges industry partners to provide PPE to keep healthcare workers safe

WeRPN released an open letter to industy partners including construction, manufacturing, veteranary services, and dentistry, urging them to contribute existing supplies of PPE

WeRPN joins nursing associations in open letter to government on COVID-19

WeRPN joined the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA-AIIC) and the Nurse Practitioners' Association of Ontario in urging the government to take steps to ensure nurses have access to the protective equipment they need to safely deliver care throughout COVID-19 pandemic.