Nursing Home Admits Fault, But MOH Case Still Pending After 2 Years [UPDATE: 17 Sep] MOH has responded to the netizen’s allegations with an official statement published by The Straits Times on 16 Sep. Here’s what they said, The investigations have taken more time, as there were multiple allegations made by Mr Ang’s family against the nursing home. If there are any breaches to the PHMCA, MOH will take appropriate actions against the licensee of the nursing home, which could include prosecution, suspension or revocation of the licence, or a composition fine. Orange Valley nursing home has also clarified they are aware of the 2016 case, and “empathise with the family over their loss”. A spokesperson elaborated, As this case happened under the previous owner KV Asia, the current management is working with MOH on providing records where available on the case. The family members have not been in touch with the Orange Valley management since SPH’s acquisition in April 2017. A netizen took to Facebook to share a heart-wrenching tale of how his father-in-law’s life was taken “lightly” in our country. In a lengthy post on 12 Sep, he detailed the extent of alleged mistreatment an elderly patient received at […]
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