Deceased
Irene Mary Donne
Demographics
85y, female
Date of death
2020-05-03
Finding date
2024-04-11
Cause of death
Complications following a fall
AI-generated summary
An 85-year-old woman with dementia died from complications of a fall sustained when pushed by another resident with dementia at an aged care facility. The autopsy revealed skull fracture, extradural haemorrhage, and rib fractures leading to pneumonia. Staff responded appropriately to the incident with timely assessment and pain management. The coroner found the facility's policies and procedures reasonable, and the incident could not have been reasonably foreseen or prevented. The case highlights ongoing challenges in managing resident-to-resident aggression in aged care settings and the need for continued improvement in prevention and response protocols for facilities caring for residents with dementia.
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