Most provisions of the Community Care and Assisted Living Act were brought into force on May 14, 2004. The anticipated timetable is below.

• In spring/summer 2003, health authorities, government programs, non-profit and for-profit housing and care associations provided input to the drafting of a framework for assisted living, proposed health and safety standards, and a complaint resolution process.
• The Registrar, Susan Adams, took office on Nov 10, 2003.
• Discussion papers on the draft framework for assisted living, complaint resolution process and health and safety standards were sent for review and comment to a broad range of consumer, professional and community-based service organizations. The discussion papers were also posted on the Ministry of Health Web site for public review and comment. The consultation process concluded on Dec 3, 2003.
• A medication services standards of practice work group was established to develop standards of practice for the delivery of medication services in assisted living.
• The Registrar has formed an implementation advisory committee of key housing and health care representatives, including consumers, to provide advice on the establishment of her Office and the registration process.
• The Office of the Registrar opened in Vancouver on May 4, 2004.
• The Community Care and Assisted Living Act was brought into force on May 14, 2004.

• The Registrar is authorized to address complaints about the health and safety of assisted living residences, including the power to inspect.
• Registration packages were forwarded to potential applicants on July 19, 2004.
• Applications for registration are due at the Office of the Assisted Living Registrar by Sept. 3, 2004.
• Health and safety standards, which will be set out in regulations, are being finalized.

• All operators must be registered by Sept. 30, 2004.
• Operators must renew registration annually by March 31.
• The Registrar will have the authority to attach conditions to a registration, and in extreme circumstances, suspend or cancel the registration.

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Last Revised: December 17, 2007