Calvary Hospital Southland Limited breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights, leading to an elderly woman's death due to inadequate rest home care.
Aged Care Commissioner Carolyn Cooper found Calvary Hospital Southland Limited breached the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights for hospital-level care provided to a resident. The elderly woman, with multiple health conditions, experienced a decline in mobility and was advised against walking. Despite this, she suffered a fall and later passed away after being admitted to palliative care. The commissioner concluded that the rest home care contributed to the woman's death due to its inadequacy.
February 26, 2024
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