Issue Codes Incontinence Accessories and Hygiene
Wales’ older people’s commissioner has expressed concerns about the treatment received by elderly people, including those with adult incontinence , when staying in NHS hospitals.
Ruth Marks published a damning report earlier this year, entitled ‘Dignified Care?, which found many older patients were receiving “shamefully inadequate” care in Welsh hospitals.
Ms Marks has now told the Western Mail that she remains unconvinced that patients are being treated with dignity.
She said that health boards and the Welsh government had responded to the report, but that “more does need to be done”.
“There is good and even excellent work in some areas, but there are inconsistencies and some absolute basics are still not there,” she revealed.
Earlier this year, Welsh ministers announced that the watchdog Healthcare Inspectorate Wales would be asked to carry out spot checks to ensure elderly patients are receiving a good standard of care in hospital.
These checks are likely to look at a number of issues, including dementia and the treatment of people with adult incontinence.
Issue Codes Incontinence Accessories and Hygiene
Wales’ older people’s commissioner has expressed concerns about the treatment received by elderly people, including those with adult incontinence , when staying in NHS hospitals.
Ruth Marks published a damning report earlier this year, entitled ‘Dignified Care?, which found many older patients were receiving “shamefully inadequate” care in Welsh hospitals.
Ms Marks has now told the Western Mail that she remains unconvinced that patients are being treated with dignity.
She said that health boards and the Welsh government had responded to the report, but that “more does need to be done”.
“There is good and even excellent work in some areas, but there are inconsistencies and some absolute basics are still not there,” she revealed.
Earlier this year, Welsh ministers announced that the watchdog Healthcare Inspectorate Wales would be asked to carry out spot checks to ensure elderly patients are receiving a good standard of care in hospital.
These checks are likely to look at a number of issues, including dementia and the treatment of people with adult incontinence.