Findings on Brighton Aged Care released
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency has reduced the accreditation period for the Brighton Aged Care facility by one month after revealing that the home was non-compliant with 17 of the 44 expected outcomes.
Issues with the Adelaide-based home were first raised on 1 August when the agency conducted a full review audit at the facility.
A fortnight later, the Department of Health and Ageing issued the facility with a Notice of Non-Compliance and a Notice of Required Action after departmental officers identified serious concerns with specific cases.
The home was subject to the initial review because it is operated by the Japara Group – the same company that runs the Kirralee facility in East Ballarat, which was found to be non-compliant with 33 expected outcomes last month.
The Japara Group took control of the Brighton facility in March, when the home’s former operator, Bresant Pty Ltd, had its approved provider status revoked.
A spokesperson for Japara told Australian Ageing Agenda that the home’s staff members are working hard to improve the quality of care.
The Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot said in a statement that she would make no apologies for the tough measures taken.
“Older Australians in aged care deserve good care and any home failing will be dealt with,” she said.
“The welfare of the residents was the government’s primary concern and that is why the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency and Department of Health and Ageing are monitoring the facility”.
The facility will need to re-apply for accreditation in November. It is expected that it will undergo an accreditation site visit in October.
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SOURCE: Australian Aging Agenda
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