Fed: Govt puts Brighton Aged Care on notice

AAP General News (Australia)
08-13-2008
Fed: Govt puts Brighton Aged Care on notice

CANBERRA, Aug 13 AAP - An Adelaide aged care home has been put on notice by the federal
government after an audit raised concerns about resident neglect.

A government official was sent to Brighton Aged Care on Monday night after the Aged
Care Standards and Accreditation Agency raised the alarm.

The agency found the 71-bed home was not complying with 14 of 44 basic accreditation
standards, including the health, personal care and lifestyle of residents.

Federal Minister for Ageing Justine Elliot warned the government would take prompt
action if the home failed to lift its standards.

"The care and welfare of residents is our primary concern," Mrs Elliot said in a statement.

"If facilities are found to be non-compliant action will be taken."

The facility had been given two weeks to improve standards or face sanctions.

Ms Elliot said the agency and department would work together to closely monitor the situation.

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KEYWORD: BRIGHTON

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