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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The state wants to link healthcare facility financing to patient recovery

Estonia is considering tying the financing of healthcare institutions to the recovery outcomes of patients.

Mar 23 • 07:55 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Mother who sent son to facility and turned her back... Court says to pay 40 million won in support payments

A family court ruling has mandated a mother to pay her son 40 million won in support payments for neglecting her caregiving duties and sending him to a care facility.

Mar 23 • 03:24 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s found dead in Karmøy. Two men charged.

A woman in her 50s and a man in his 60s were found dead in Karmøy, with two men arrested and charged with their murders.

Mar 22 • 07:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Police are searching for 31-year-old Svenno missing in Rapla

The police are seeking help to find Svenno, a 31-year-old man who has been missing since leaving a care facility in Rapla.

Mar 21 • 19:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Social Insurance Board has shut down an unauthorized nursing home

An unauthorized nursing home operating in Tartu has been ordered to cease operations by the Social Insurance Board due to a lack of proper licensing and qualified staff.

Mar 20 • 15:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Wille Rydman concerned about shocking revelations: 'One is too many'

Finnish Minister Wille Rydman expressed serious concern regarding the unacceptable conditions in elderly care revealed by Iltalehti, particularly in the Attendo facility in Espoo.

Mar 19 • 15:32 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

B.C. faces long-term care shortage, and decision to delay facilities is drawing fire

A British Columbia resident's struggle to find long-term care for his disabled brother highlights a critical care facility shortage in the region and dissatisfaction over recent government delays in construction projects.

Mar 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial in Munich: Stab to the Genitals

A woman is on trial in Munich for allegedly stabbing a man in self-defense after he sexually harassed her at a care facility where both reside.

Mar 19 • 12:22 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The John Walter Case: The Supreme Court Will Not Review the Case

The Supreme Court of Sweden has decided not to review the case of John Walter, who drowned after escaping from a care facility in 2021.

Mar 16 • 10:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The John Walter case goes to the European Court

The parents of John Walter, who died under tragic circumstances at a care facility, are appealing to the European Court of Human Rights after Sweden's highest court declined to hear their case.

Mar 16 • 10:23 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Senior Living Facility: When a Whole Nursing Home Moves

96 elderly residents of the Rudolf und Maria Gunst House in Gräfelfing moved from an old building to a new one just a hundred meters away, marking a significant logistical and emotional day for the community.

Mar 15 • 11:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Charity bazaar with items seized by the Federal Revenue has electronics with up to 50% discount, in Curitiba

A charity bazaar in Curitiba features seized electronics with discounts up to 50%, with proceeds going to support a local elderly care facility.

Mar 14 • 08:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Death of nursing home resident; prosecutors state 'second victim was also killed by air injection'

A former staff member of a nursing care facility is on trial for the murder of two residents by injecting air into their IV lines.

Mar 12 • 09:35 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Two people injured after brawl in Oslo last night

Two individuals were injured in a brawl in downtown Oslo, with one requiring hospitalization and the other treated at an urgent care facility.

Mar 11 • 03:21 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Fine for Melbourne aged care home where 45 residents died from COVID

A Melbourne aged care facility has been fined $150,000 after a COVID-19 outbreak killed 45 residents in 2020 due to inadequate staff training.

Mar 11 • 01:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

CEO acquitted again after murder at LSS residence

The CEO of a care company has been acquitted by the Svea Court of Appeal of workplace safety violations following the murder of an employee at a supported living facility.

Mar 10 • 10:09 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Former CEO of LSS facility acquitted of causing another's death

Charlotte Högman, a former CEO of an LSS care facility in Sweden, has been acquitted by Svea Court of Appeal of charges related to the death of an employee who was murdered in 2022.

Mar 10 • 10:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Gross sexual assault at HVB home

An employee at an HVB home has been sentenced to over a year in prison for gross sexual assault against a teenager.

Mar 9 • 10:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Family in the woods, children waking up with mom on video: 'They don't understand why she isn't there'

The article discusses the emotional situation of a family separated due to a care facility incident, highlighting the children's confusion over their mother's absence.

Mar 7 • 14:12 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Public Ministry says that elderly home that collapsed in BH was under action since 2017, violated TAC and was 'unsanitary' and 'irregular'

The Public Ministry announced that an elderly care facility in Belo Horizonte, which collapsed, had been flagged for multiple irregularities since 2017 and was deemed unsanitary.

Mar 6 • 21:28 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

New Brunswick MLA calls for better security, policies after nursing home sexual assaults

A New Brunswick MLA advocates for improved security and policies in nursing homes following reported sexual assaults at a care facility in Saint John.

Mar 6 • 21:18 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"An old person should feel usefulness." A new home for seniors has arisen in a former orchard

A new senior living facility in Nový Bydžov, Czechia, focuses on creating an environment that promotes dignified and meaningful aging through thoughtful architecture.

Mar 6 • 04:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Person Found Dead at LSS Facility After Four Days

A resident at a LSS facility in Ängelholm was found dead in their apartment after lying undiscovered for four days, prompting an investigation by the municipality.

Mar 6 • 02:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oncomed, 30 years of dedication and care for life

Oncomed-MT celebrates its 30th anniversary as a dedicated cancer treatment facility, emphasizing its commitment to patient care and quality treatments.

Mar 5 • 18:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Care Home Director Demands Resignation of Audit Committee Chair

The director of a care home in Estonia is demanding the resignation of the chair of the audit committee due to ongoing issues preventing a review of the facility.

Mar 5 • 06:57 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos warns residents against unlicensed health facilities

The Lagos State Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency has advised residents to seek care only from accredited facilities to avoid health hazards from unlicensed providers.

Mar 5 • 00:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Retired priests in a social facility / Life in the parish was different, here they have to obey. Some come with fear of whether they can cope with the change.

A group of retired priests, now living in a care home, continue to engage in spiritual life despite health issues and aging.

Mar 4 • 12:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Member of Parliament Shocked by New Attendo Information - 'The Situation is Catastrophic'

Finnish MP Arja Juvonen has expressed alarm over new information regarding care inadequacies at an elder care facility in Espoo, stressing the need for urgent audits in elderly care.

Feb 27 • 16:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Member of Parliament Shocked by New Attendo Scandal - "The Situation is Catastrophic"

Member of Parliament Arja Juvonen expressed her shock over the latest Attendo scandal involving neglect at a care facility for the elderly.

Feb 27 • 16:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Video: Patients and companions crowd the reception and corridors of HGF, in Fortaleza

Patients and their companions are overcrowding the reception and corridors of the General Hospital of Fortaleza (HGF), highlighting the challenges faced by this critical care facility amid increased demand.

Feb 26 • 23:44 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Weeks or months for significant changes in the emergency department

The article discusses the expected timeline for major changes in Iceland's emergency department facilities.

Feb 25 • 18:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Ed Davey accuses care home trustee of embezzlement amid watchdog enquiry

Ed Davey has accused a care home trustee of embezzlement, triggering an inquiry by charity watchdogs into financial mismanagement at a care facility for adults with severe learning disabilities.

Feb 25 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Gpaci Hospital completes renovation two years after flood that inundated facility in Sorocaba

Gpaci Hospital in Sorocaba, Brazil, has completed its renovation two years after being flooded, enhancing its facilities for patient care and safety.

Feb 24 • 20:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New reception in Skåne – to prevent and detect hereditary cancer in time

A new facility has opened in Malmö to provide coordinated care and support for individuals with hereditary cancer risks in Skåne.

Feb 23 • 09:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Train ran over Jorma, 63, twice

A 63-year-old man with dementia died in Sweden after wandering away from a care facility and being hit by a train, an incident that shockingly occurred twice within a span of days.

Feb 22 • 05:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Brazilian Prosecutor Rejects Request for House Arrest for Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil's prosecutor sent a rejection of Jair Bolsonaro's house arrest request to the Supreme Court, citing sufficient medical care available in the facility where he is currently held.

Feb 20 • 23:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Elderly Person Frozen to Death in Kalajoki – Police: Here’s How the Sad Events Unfolded

An elderly resident of a care facility in Kalajoki, Finland, died from hypothermia after going missing for several hours in January.

Feb 20 • 11:56 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Psychologist Caring for a 90-Year-Old Mother / I Didn't Want What Happened to My Father in the Facility to Happen to My Mother, but I Understand Those Who Can't Manage at Home

This article features psychologist Mária Kopčíková discussing the challenges of caring for elderly parents at home and the lack of support provided to caregivers.

Feb 19 • 18:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

With Alzheimer but could wait four years

A son expresses anguish over the lengthy wait for nursing home space for his mother with Alzheimer’s, highlighting the government's inaction on the issue of care facility shortages.

Feb 18 • 18:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The number of private care facilities for seniors is increasing, but not for apartments

Poland faces a growing challenge in its long-term care system for the elderly as the population ages, with an urgent need for more care facility spaces.

Feb 18 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man charged with murder allegedly 'absconded from care' before Merrylands attack

A man charged with murder is alleged to have escaped from a mental health care facility before attacking multiple strangers in Merrylands, Sydney.

Feb 18 • 07:56 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Man who escaped mental health care facility charged with murder over Sydney stabbings

A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder following a stabbing incident in Merrylands, Sydney, where one person was killed and two others were critically injured.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Elderly person disappeared from care unit - 'Not all doors can be locked'

An elderly person went missing from a care facility in Enonkoski, Finland, but was quickly found and returned, raising questions about security measures.

Feb 17 • 10:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
Crime & Justice

A patient expelled from a treatment center was sent to prison, where he was sexually assaulted and abandoned without care

A former patient expelled from a rehabilitation facility has faced sexual assault and neglect during his months in prison due to a lack of proper treatment options.

Feb 17 • 04:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Begging for stronger medication,' says aunt of woman burned at carnival party in Mogi das Cruzes; victim will be transferred

The family of a woman severely burned during a carnival event in Mogi das Cruzes is calling for better medical care as she awaits transfer to a specialized facility.

Feb 16 • 10:46 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Violent man robbed elderly residents in Norrköping

A man was arrested for violently robbing elderly residents in a care facility in Norrköping, Sweden.

Feb 13 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Man died during MRI: Here’s how the shocking events unfolded – live broadcast ongoing

A middle-aged man died during an MRI scan at a private medical facility, revealing critical shortcomings in patient care.

Feb 11 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nurses report on the cruel reality of elderly care - Laura was so disappointed that she quit: 'They were browsing Tinder in the break room'

A report highlights a tragic case of neglect in an elderly care facility in Finland, prompting investigations into multiple similar incidents.

Feb 11 • 06:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Resident defecated in bed - reprimanded by staff

A patient in a special care facility in western Sweden defecated in bed and was harshly reprimanded by a staff member, which has led to a report under Sweden's Lex Sarah law.

Feb 11 • 03:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

After Knife Threat: 50-Year-Old Dies After Police Operation in Senior Home

A 50-year-old man died following a police operation at a senior living facility in Waltrop, Germany, after he reportedly threatened several individuals with a knife.

Feb 10 • 22:16 UTC

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