Andorran Social Democrats Demand Urgent Action at Residència Albó Care Home
Social democrat councillor Pere Baró has submitted questions urging the government to address care shortfalls and staff overloads at Residència Albó, run by Fundació Privada Nostra Senyora de Meritxell. He stresses proactive measures to prevent worsening issues.
Key Points
- Pere Baró submitted questions on resident numbers, profiles, admission criteria, and care needs beyond facility design.
- Inquired about staff levels matching resident demands and any overloads affecting care or workers.
- Requested details on measures for care quality, employee welfare, and potential expansions or alternatives.
- Baró: 'Attention to the most vulnerable must remain a priority'.
The social democrat parliamentary group has urged the Andorran government to take immediate steps at Residència Albó, a care home managed by Fundació Privada Nostra Senyora de Meritxell, to ensure residents receive appropriate support and staff face suitable working conditions.
General councillor Pere Baró submitted a series of written questions to the executive, seeking detailed insights into the facility's current operations. He pressed for data on the number and profiles of residents, along with the criteria used for admissions, and whether some now require care beyond the home's initial design. Baró also inquired about alternative placements for such cases.
His questions extended to staff levels, asking if they align with resident numbers and demands, and whether operational shifts have prompted resource adjustments or led to overloads that could harm residents or workers.
Baró requested details on measures already implemented or planned to safeguard care quality and employee welfare. He further asked if the government intends to expand, adapt, or introduce new resources for those lacking suitable options.
"We cannot wait for problems to grow before intervening. Attention to the most vulnerable must remain a priority," Baró said.
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Other articles from Catalan-language sources about the same story:
- Diari d'Andorra•
El PS critica al Govern sobre l'atenció a les persones usuàries i les condicions de treball a la Residència Albó
- Altaveu•
El PS exigeix "atenció adequada" per als usuaris de l'Albó i bones condicions per als professionals
- Bon Dia•
El PS reclama al Govern actuar amb urgència davant la situació de la Residència Albó