高地议会提出六项改革,以改善养老院监管,援引BBC调查。
Highland Council proposes six reforms to improve care home oversight after scandals, citing BBC investigation.
高地议会正在考虑一项六点动议,以加强对养老院的监管,此前涉及包括BBC的卧底纪录片在内的丑闻。
Highland Council is considering a six-point motion to strengthen oversight of care homes following scandals, including a BBC undercover documentary.
提案由医生兼议员David Gregg提出, 要求每个家庭都有专门的理事会联系人, 更明确的居民权利指导, 更快报告护理监察局调查结果,
The proposal, introduced by doctor and councillor David Gregg, calls for a dedicated council contact at each home, clearer resident rights guidance, faster reporting of Care Inspectorate findings, and mandatory "Lessons Learned" reports after improvement notices end.
安理会官员承认这些措施可以改善护理,但警告增加的费用——每年约115 000英镑——和工作量增加,需要新的人员配置。
Council officials acknowledge the measures could improve care but warn of added costs—around £115,000 annually—and increased workload, requiring new staffing.
该动议得到了反对派领导人阿拉斯戴尔·克里斯蒂的支持,尽管执行可能会使资源紧张。
The motion has support from opposition leader Alasdair Christie, though implementation may strain resources.