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A large portion of the aged care sector are up in arms because an inquiry found that they have not in the last 20 years actually provided the most basic of care, having a qualified Nurse on staff at all times.People have to remember that you are essentially 'secluding' a patient when you do that. If you close the door on any patient, and "lock them in a room". Then you are essentially secluding them.
The law around seclusion differs in each state, but it is very strict. If you get it wrong, you will go through the ringer. Generally patients need to be examined by a doctor, who then orders a seclusion. In emergency situations, a nurse can order a seclusion but it has to be reviewed within a short period of time.
But secluding a 95 year old in a treatment/medication room? I can understand why that wouldn't be a viable or safe option.
It remains a tragic case.
For anyone who works in disability, community health, emergency services or acute mental health, it is a sober reminder that situations can go south extremely quickly.
They should all be ****ing ashamed of themselves, and then hung.
Greedy ****ing campaigners!
Mod edit: don't avoid the swear filter.
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