AAP General News (Australia)
04-10-2006
FED: More unannounced checks for nursing homes: Santoro
Nursing homes are to face more frequent spot checks .. to make sure they meet care
and security standards for residents.
Federal Ageing Minister SANTO SANTORO says the changes have been made in response to
recent reports of elderly abuse.
Mr SANTORO also wants mandatory police background checks for all aged care workers.
He'll meet with state ministers in Canberra today .. to discuss other possible changes
to the sector.
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KEYWORD: AGED (CANBERRA)
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