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There are several important differences between residential care facilities that fall under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the care facilities that fall under the Hospital Act. These relate to whether the facility will have legislated care standards, physical environment standards or restrictions on double occupancy;([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|22]]) whether the facility is subject to routine inspections; whether there are reporting requirements for abuse, neglect or other incidents; and whether they are required to have a medical practitioner or registered nurse on site. Some of these differences are summarized in Table 2. | There are several important differences between residential care facilities that fall under the Community Care and Assisted Living Act and the care facilities that fall under the Hospital Act. These relate to whether the facility will have legislated care standards, physical environment standards or restrictions on double occupancy;([[{{PAGENAME}}#References|22]]) whether the facility is subject to routine inspections; whether there are reporting requirements for abuse, neglect or other incidents; and whether they are required to have a medical practitioner or registered nurse on site. Some of these differences are summarized in Table 2. | ||
'''Although there are funding and other differences, all three types of facilities are licensed by the health authority.''' | '''Although there are funding and other differences, all three types of facilities are licensed by the health authority.''' | ||
