The MOHLTC Clause Samples
This clause defines the role and authority of the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) within the context of the agreement. It typically outlines the MOHLTC's responsibilities, such as oversight, funding, or regulatory functions, and may specify how the MOHLTC interacts with other parties or enforces compliance. By clearly establishing the MOHLTC's position and powers, the clause ensures that all parties understand the ministry's involvement and the framework within which the agreement operates.
The MOHLTC a) Will determine the devolution of province-wide programs to the LHINs;
b) Will consult with LHINs before identifying a Lead LHIN; and
c) May specify the terms and conditions applicable to the funding and administration of the province-wide program after its devolution.
The MOHLTC a) Will establish priorities for the provincial health system and communicate these priorities to the LHINs. These priorities may be revised from time to time to reflect changes in the government’s priorities as the health system continues to evolve; and
b) May develop provincial strategies to support the achievement of the government’s priorities for the health system and determine any specifications and conditions of funding, including Dedicated Funding, related to these strategies and communicate these to the LHIN.
The MOHLTC a) Will retain its compliance, inspection and enforcement authorities under legislation;
b) Except as provided in paragraph 12(c), will consult with the LHIN when considering the following activities:
i) Appointing an investigator or supervisor for a health service provider under a statute;
ii) Ordering a health service provider to suspend or cease an activity or taking over or closing the operations of a health service provider, other than a LTCH under legislation;
iii) Proposing to revoke or revoking or suspending an approval or license of a health service provider under a legislation; or
iv) Terminating the rent supplement agreement or the operating agreement for a building with a health service provider that provides supportive housing and receives funding from the LHIN for support services.
c) May, take any action set out in subparagraphs 12(b)(i) to (iv) without consulting the LHIN where the MOHLTC considers that it is in the public interest to do so, or where the MOHLTC considers that there is a need to exercise its statutory authority and there is insufficient time in the circumstances to consult the LHIN. In either event, the MOHLTC will advise the LHIN as soon as reasonably possible of the MOHLTC’s actions;
d) Subject to paragraphs 12(a) and (b), will exercise its statutory authorities at its discretion and as required under law respecting licensing, approving, inspecting and enforcing LTCH legislation, and, for greater certainty, will inspect, as appropriate, LTC health service providers for compliance with legislation respecting resident trust funds, payments by residents to LTC health service providers and any MOHLTC managed programs; and
e) Will inform the LHIN as soon as reasonably possible on matters related to compliance, inspection and enforcement in LTCHs through a mutually agreeable reporting schedule.
The MOHLTC. The MOHLTC will fulfill its obligations under this Agreement in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, Applicable Law and Applicable Provincial Policies.