BERLIN (dts news agency) – In the discussion about the review of Corona laws, patient advocates are calling for a critical look at the measures in nursing homes. “It is long overdue that the Corona measures in long-term care are put to the test,” said Eugen Brysch, chairman of the German Foundation for Patient Protection, to the “Rheinische Post”. The protection of nursing home residents was obviously “inadequate”. Almost every second Corona death was counted in the homes, the chances of survival for those in need of care living at home were better. “It must finally be examined why there was no functioning testing strategy in long-term care,” said Brysch.
“At the same time, it is important to look at the facility-related vaccination requirement that was decided at the time. The politically responsible thesis that vaccinated people cannot pass on the virus was wrong.” This became obvious at the latest when the law came into force. “With this decision, the Bundestag, with the support of the professional associations from medicine and nursing, has lost the trust of employees. Lessons must be learned from these mistakes for possible future pandemics,” demanded Brysch.
