Howard government faced public outrage over treatment of residents in aged care homes
Howard government faced public outrage over treatment of residents in aged care homes Normal text size Advertisement The Howard government was faced with public outrage when a number of residents in a Melbourne nursing home sustained chemical burns when given kerosene baths as a cheap alternative to standard treatment of scabies. Nursing staff who objected and refused to comply lodged a complaint but instead of any public punishment the government agency set about a drawn out regulatory process of mediation with the owners of the home. Bronwyn Bishop was heavily criticised for her handling of...
Source: watoday.com.au