Golden Age Home report in
Published:Sunday | April 10, 2011 | 12:00 AM
After investigating reports of abuse and neglect at the Golden Age Home, the institution's board has announced that it has made several recommendations to improve the institution's operations. The six-member subcommittee of the board completed its investigation into the inhumane treatment of the less fortunate residents at the Vineyard Town-based institution.
A Sunday Gleaner exposé last week provided disturbing details of the abuse and neglect meted out to the residents, some of whom are congenitally disabled. The details of the inhumane treatment, unearthed during an undercover investigation, have caused intense public outcry. Some Jamaicans have even called for an en bloc resignation of the staff.
A release issued by the board of the Golden Age Home revealed that the report was submitted to Robert Montague on Friday, as requested.
"The report of the subcommittee has made far-reaching recommendations towards remedial actions that should positively affect the strengthening of the home's management, quality of care, internal supervision and oversight where necessary," the release said.
The release noted that the six-member sub-committee was appointed to investigate allegations of mistreatment, substandard living conditions and care of residents of the home.
The subcommittee was led by its chairman, Rion Hall, and Professor Denise Eldemire Shearer of the board of supervision. The release also noted that Montague would review the report and make an announcement.