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Tess Ikonomou

Aged care homes to provide 24/7 nurses

Aged care homes will be required to staff a registered nurse around the clock and report on service. (Alan Porritt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Aged care homes will need to staff a registered nurse 24/7 after legislation passed both houses of parliament.

The Albanese government's amendment to aged care laws require a qualified and registered nurse on-site in every residential home at all times.

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