Rest homes deny systemic problems
26/07/2008 11:12:49
Nurses are not surprised people are worried about putting their loved ones into rest homes.
Temporary managers have been appointed to a further three rest homes this week. The latest to strike problems is the Birkenhead Lodge on Auckland's North Shore.
Nurses Organisation spokeswoman Lynley Mulrine says it is a scary thought what might be going on behind some closed doors. She says tougher auditing is needed so that people know what kind of place they are putting their relatives into.
However, the body which represents rest homes is denying there is any systemic problem in the aged care sector.
Martin Taylor from HealthCare Providers says one case of elder abuse is always one case too many, but he says it is wrong to think there is a widespread problem. He says the number of homes under temporary management is less than one percent of all the facilities across the country.
Mr Taylor says while there is no evidence of a widespread problem, it is important to stay vigilant.
SOURCE: NewsTalkzb
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