MORE than a dozen Hunter nursing homes have failed aged care audits so far in 2024, racking up a wide range of compliance issues. $ 0 / (min cost $ 0 ) Login or signup to continue reading At least of two of those listed on the aged care watchdog's radar have had issues outstanding for a year or more. Pain management, unapproved use of restrictive practices, and slow response times from nursing staff in relation to hygiene, medication, nutrition and hydration were some of the problems found.
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has found 13 homes in the region did not meet standards this year, on top of the five identified during the second half of 2023. The commission also reports that two more people living in the Hunter Central Coast region have had semi-permanent bans or restrictions put on their right to work in aged care since January. The commission's non-compliance register reveals that Northern Coalfields Community Care Association (NeighbourCare), Mayfield Aged Care, Northern Settlement Services Hamilton, Home Care Nursing (Hunter Healthcare Group), Anglican Care Scenic Lodge Merewether, Alkira Lodge, Waterview Aged Care Facility, The Whiddon Group (Wingham), Anglican Care C A Brown, The Junction Neighbourhood Centre Inc, and Arcare Belmont have been found non-compliant.
In addition, Wallsend Aged Care Facility, run by Hunter New England Health, has been issued a notice to remedy, after failing all of eight standards, and Anglican Care Storm Village, which fir.
