The South Australian Federal government will fast track the growth of an adult securing unit, after a report highlighted considerable gaps in the disability care system that stopped working Ann Marie Smith.
Bottom line:
- The report recognized 14 safeguarding gaps and made seven suggestions
- It was commissioned following the death of NDIS care recipient Ann Marie Smith
- The SA Federal government says it has actually accepted all of the report’s recommendations
Ms Smith passed away on April 6 from serious septic shock, multi-organ failure, extreme pressure sores, poor nutrition and concerns connected with her cerebral palsy, after being restricted to a cane chair for more than a year.
The 54- year-old had financing from the National Special Needs Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for 6 hours of care a day.
Her death triggered a manslaughter examination by SA Authorities, and the SA Federal government announced a taskforce to examine gaps in the disability care system
The taskforce bied far interim findings in June, but has now provided its last r