Design changes suggested after Australian nursing home fire kills 14

Coroner suggests doors and corridors should be constructed to enable rapid movement of beds in emergencies


Coroner suggests doors and corridors should be constructed to enable rapid movement of beds in emergencies after Australian nursing home kills 14 people, according to an article on the ABC website.

Fourteen people died when the nursing home was set on fire in November 2011 by a nurse who was attempting to cover up his theft of prescription drugs.

Opal Aged Care managing director Gary Barnier released a statement after the inquest findings were released.

"Our thoughts today are with the families of the residents who passed away," he said.

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March 19, 2015


Topic Area: Safety


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