Gauteng frail care: Second facility faces closure after probe reveals abuse and unacceptable living conditions
The department said the decision followed an investigation into the allegations of physical abuse, poor living conditions, the facility’s registration and staff qualifications.
“According to the norms and standards for a residential facility, the caregivers need to have a rotation roster, some working the day shift and others the night shift. It is also disturbing that the caregivers are just untrained general workers with no qualifications.” Ndwayana said: The facility was also in contravention of the Older Persons Act as the centre “should be a haven for older persons but safety and care were compromised”.
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