4 years ago
WHY DID IT TAKE SO LONG TO ACT AT NEWMARCH HOUSE?
Julie Collins MP
Labor welcomes action at Newmarch House to improve the standard of care for residents but we are deeply concerned at how long it has taken for this to happen.
The first case of COVID-19 at Newmarch House was reported on April 11, more than three weeks ago.
In the weeks since there have been more than 60 cases of COVID-19 amongst staff and residents, with a ‘second wave’ of infections at the facility.
Tragically 16 residents have passed away.
The Government must explain why it has taken so long to act while so many people at Newmarch have been infected and sadly passed away.
This is exactly why a full investigation into what has gone wrong at Newmarch House is so important.
Labor is pleased to see the Aged Care Royal Commission is looking into what has happened at Newmarch House which is what we called for.
Only the Royal Commission has the necessary investigative powers to get to the bottom of what has happened, with ongoing reports of infection control failures at Newmarch House.
The residents of Newmarch House, their loved ones and staff deserve answers.
All Australians must be assured we have the very best infection control practises in aged care.
The first case of COVID-19 at Newmarch House was reported on April 11, more than three weeks ago.
In the weeks since there have been more than 60 cases of COVID-19 amongst staff and residents, with a ‘second wave’ of infections at the facility.
Tragically 16 residents have passed away.
The Government must explain why it has taken so long to act while so many people at Newmarch have been infected and sadly passed away.
This is exactly why a full investigation into what has gone wrong at Newmarch House is so important.
Labor is pleased to see the Aged Care Royal Commission is looking into what has happened at Newmarch House which is what we called for.
Only the Royal Commission has the necessary investigative powers to get to the bottom of what has happened, with ongoing reports of infection control failures at Newmarch House.
The residents of Newmarch House, their loved ones and staff deserve answers.
All Australians must be assured we have the very best infection control practises in aged care.