The aged care royal commission has used its legal authority to provide the most complete picture yet of quality in Australian nursing homes with the new data proving beyond doubt that government-run facilities are safest.
In two research papers, released late on Sunday, the Office of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Royal Commission analysed more than 50 program indicators — including those that measured clinical care, resident feedback, workforce data and serious assaults or restraint — to build a compelling case for more qualified nursing support and care hours.
