A New Zealand care facility faced scrutiny for substandard care that led to a dementia patient's death.

A New Zealand care facility, Elmswood Care Centre, was found to provide substandard care to a dementia patient who later died from septic shock and cellulitis. The Aged Care Commissioner, Carolyn Cooper, reported systemic issues and breaches of the patient's rights, including inadequate staff responses and lack of timely medical intervention. Oceania Healthcare, the owner, acknowledged the findings and is addressing the issues.

November 11, 2024
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