40+ Hunter and Central Coast nursing home residents died unexpectedly in 18 months due to mistakes, failures, or incidents.

40+ residents of Hunter and Central Coast nursing homes have died in 18 months due to mistakes, failures, or incidents. Data shows 44 "unexpected deaths" across the region, with details contained in serious incidents reports submitted to the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission. The definition of an unexpected death is when a service provider fails to prevent a death or if it occurs due to care or services provided, or due to a lack of care. This marks the first time the extent of these serious issues has been made public.