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New aged care data on hospitalisation rates show significant problem areas in residential aged care

Written by Stephen Duckett, Director, Health Program, Grattan Institute

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The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety released new data overnight comparing hospitalisation rates from residential aged care facilities.

The report found 36.9% of nursing home residents presented to an emergency department at least once in 2018-19.

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