Government releases Rosden Nursing Home Report
The Department of Health and Ageing has released the 38-page Report of Major Findings on the review audit into Rosden Private Nursing Home.
The report outlines the recommendations of the independent assessors to the Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency on the areas of non-compliance at the home with Aged Care Accreditation Standards.
The Minister for Ageing, Mrs Justine Elliot said the report was released “in the interest of transparency and openness”.
“We recognise that this is a major step, but it is important family members get a clear picture about the facility. We also recognise it is a distressing and upsetting time for family and residents – but this is about the care and welfare of frail aged Australians. Of the 55 high care residents, 15 are over the age of 90.”
Mrs Elliot said the Accreditation Agency assessors had also revised their recommendations on the number of non-compliant outcomes from 17 to 20 – out of a possible 44 outcomes – and previously identified serious risk to the health, safety and well being of residents.
As for appeal rights, the approved provider will have the opportunity to comment on the finding, prior to a final decision by the Agency regarding the home’s accreditation status.
The full assessment is available on: www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-rescare-sanctions-sancudvic.htm#rosden
