The shocking grievances at the Senecura house in Salzburg are not an isolated case, but a system malfunction and could repeat itself everywhere, a nurse expert says in an interview with “Krone” and takes care of politics.
“I loved this job. But there came a point where I had to stop because I noticed that my body, my psyche and my family were suffering,” recalls a former nursing manager from the city of Salzburg. Many colleagues feel like her and many lose their enjoyment of the nursing profession as a result.
The nurse, who now works in a different area, turned to the “Krone” over the life-threatening grievances at the Senecura retirement home in Salzburg-Lehen, which the Ombudsman’s office found during a visit in April. As reported, rotting wounds, malnutrition and generally poor standards of care were found in residents. There are still problems, according to an employee of the “Krone”.
Politically responsible for the lack of control and design of the health care system in Salzburg is provincial social councilor Heinrich Schellhorn (Greens), who has been in government for nearly ten years. He announced a critical review of home supervision and a reform of the health care law – but he is not thinking of being fired.
Defenseless residents have the worst cards
The certified nurse foams: “The problems have been there for decades, the conditions are getting worse, the controls are too lax.” The care key is not only too low at Senecura, but everywhere. “Insoles need to be changed, meals indoors, residents showered and wounds cared for.” Those who do not have family members who take on their own duties or who constantly point out complaints to the nursing staff are in poor shape. “Of course the quietest and most defenseless residents have the worst cards,” the ex-nurse manager is sure.
It is not only about the residents, but also about the employees, whose physical and physical health would suffer as a result. Only in nursing is there a shortage of staff because the general terms and conditions are not correct. It starts with poor pay, overtime and enormous pressure and ends with a lack of practical guidance, guidance and appreciation.
Conclusion: “Now colleagues and relatives must take to the streets, contact the media and make it clear that it is finally over.”
Source: Krone
I am Ida Scott, a journalist and content author with a passion for uncovering the truth. I have been writing professionally for Today Times Live since 2020 and specialize in political news. My career began when I was just 17; I had already developed a knack for research and an eye for detail which made me stand out from my peers.
