新西兰的老年护理系统由于资金不足、人手不足和安全失灵而面临危机,这促使人们呼吁进行紧急改革。 New Zealand’s aged care system faces crisis due to underfunding, understaffing, and safety failures, prompting calls for urgent reform.

NZNO的新报告显示,新西兰老年护理部门普遍资金不足和人员不足,迫使工作人员跳过基本护理工作,如厕所和伤口护理,导致可预防的伤害。 A new report by NZNO reveals widespread underfunding and understaffing in New Zealand’s aged care sector, forcing staff to skip basic care tasks like toileting and wound care, leading to preventable harm. 根据80次访谈和415次调查,87%的工人说,人员配备水平损害了护理质量,许多工人报告说,他们疲惫不堪,并打算离开。 Based on 80 interviews and 415 surveys, 87% of workers said staffing levels compromised care quality, and many reported exhaustion and intent to leave. 卫生和残疾专员还发现Rangiora的Bainlea House违反了护理标准,因为未能保护弱势居民,包括照片处理不当和虐待规程不当,尽管该设施进行了矫正培训。 The Health and Disability Commissioner also found Bainlea House in Rangiora breached care standards by failing to protect a vulnerable resident, including improper handling of photos and inadequate abuse protocols, though the facility implemented corrective training. 报告呼吁进行紧急改革,包括规定工作人员比率和文化上适当的护理。 The report calls for urgent reforms, including mandated staffing ratios and culturally appropriate care.