The first study of its kind has highlighted widespread failures in Australia’s aged care standards as coronavirus deaths in the struggling sector surpass 320.
Victoria experienced a steep rise in fatalities on Wednesday, with 24 people passing away due to COVID-19, almost on par with its deadliest day when 25 died on August 17.
As more seniors die from the unforgiving disease, a University of Queensland study has found just 11 per cent of residential aged care facilities met all accreditation standards and had no complaints.
A shocking 79 per cent failed to meet all accreditation standards or had a higher than average use of high-risk medicines.
A further 11 per cent of homes were found to have an even higher level of accreditation failure and complaints or issues.
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