The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is so concerned about the handling of the coronavirus outbreak at Sydney’s Newmarch House, it is thinking about withdrawing its licence.
Bottom line:
- The Aged Care Commission stated it is looking at 4 breaches of quality standards
- Daily testing of personnel is now under way at Newmarch House
- There have actually been 66 verified cases of COVID-19 among personnel and homeowners
Sixteen residents of the Anglicare-run aged care center have died after contracting COVID-19
The Commission said it was worried about the lack of info being provided to clients and their households, and the lack of appropriate processes in place to