The aged care watchdog identifies residents at the Jeta Gardens nursing home in Logan, south of Brisbane, to be at 'immediate and severe risk' amid a COVID-19 outbreak.
This week, after receiving further complaints about the Logan facility, the ACQSC lowered the nursing home's compliance rating to "inadequate", identifying there was an "immediate and severe risk to the safety, health or well-being" of residents.
Since the coronavirus pandemic began, 247 people have died in Queensland with COVID-19, with 127 of them aged care residents. Beth Mohle says the pandemic has shone a light on the treatment of aged care residents, calling on the public to reflect on "what our priorities are". Under the ACQSC notice to agree, Jeta Gardens must provide a written training plan to the aged care watchdog by February 14.
"We understand this is a very difficult time, and our heartfelt thoughts are with residents and families across Australia who have suffered a loss."
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