Health
‘Vicious cycle’ of shortages at aged home – Blue Mountains Gazette
A “vicious cycle” of staff and protective equipment shortages, as well as sub-optimal infection control practices, contributed to the COVID-19 outbreak at Syd…

A “vicious cycle” of staff and protective equipment shortages, as well as sub-optimal infection control practices, contributed to the COVID-19 outbreak at Sydney’s Newmarch House, a review has found.
The outbreak at the Anglicare-run nursing home started on April 11 and was declared over on June 15. In that time 19 residents died, with 17 of the deaths directly attributed to coronavirus.
There were 71 cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in residents and staff during the outbreak.
The independent revi…
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