December, 2015 | Broken Homes: Nurses speak out on the state of long-term care in Nova Scotia and chart a course for a sustainable future. Forward by Dr. Tamara Daly, “It is time that the debate shifts to acknowledge that people don’t choose to need LTC, much like someone does not choose to need a quadruple bypass. Families and residents need LTC because they can’t remain at home, and therefore they deserve a LTC system that is exceptional. To do so, we must ensure there are enough staff with the right skill mix to support the changing health and social care needs of residents, and to make sure that we don’t lose some of our most talented and committed nurses and other care staff.” Read the full report here.
Nov. 25, 2015 | Homicides in nursing homes appalling. Dr. Tamara Daly was quoted in an article by the Sudbury Star and the Nugget, “Tamara Daly, a researcher at York University, said the report calls the deaths “a systemic problem” that needs to be investigated.” Read the full story here and here.
Nov. 6, 2015 | Dr. Tamara Daly received a research award from the Faculty of Health, at York University. Read about the award and more in a recent YFile story.
Dr. Tamara Daly is on the cover of The York University Magazine, York University’s alumni magazine. A recent story in YFile describes the launch of the new look for the magazine.
Privatization of Continuing Care – Exploiting Vulnerability
York University Report: Improving Conditions in Long-Term Care Facilities: York Professor Awarded Research Chair
“Crash Test” Care Work” Mental Health Of Health Care Workers
Media Releases
- CTVNews.ca, Karolyn Coorsh, (Mar 16, 2013) CUPE calls for ‘adequate’ staffing in seniors’ care facilities.
- York University (March 1, 2013) York U research program to shed light on gender influences in senior care work.
- Edmonton Examiner.com, Trevor Robb, (February 29, 2012) Showdown: Public versus private.
Y-File Media Releases
- October 28, 2015: York University unveils a new look and name for it’s alumni magazine.
- March 26, 2014: York celebrates its leading researchers.
- March 14, 2014: Health research celebration spans disciplines toward change.
- March 6, 2013: York’s inaugural Research Gala recognizes excellence.
- March 1, 2013: Research probes health impacts of gendered senior care work.
- September 18, 2012: Inaugural issue of student-run journal online now.