Four suspended as PSNI probe nursing home in Portadown
Investigation into elderly resident sustaining a number of injuries
Four members of staff have been suspended at a Co Armagh nursing home, it has emerged.
It comes as the PSNI said it was carrying out an investigation into an elderly resident sustaining a number of injuries at Lisnisky Nursing Home in Portadown which is owned by the Four Seasons Health Care Group.
Police said the man is currently receiving treatment in hospital after being admitted on April 14.
A spokeswoman added that two members of staff were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.
“Two members of staff were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. They were interviewed and subsequently released on police bail pending further enquiries.
“The police investigation is at an early stage and there are no further details available at this time.”
In a statement, Lisnisky confirmed four members had been suspended “In line with our normal precautionary measures.”
It added: “We are cooperating with the authorities in an investigation into the circumstances that led to one of the residents of Lisnisky Care Home regrettably becoming unwell and being admitted to hospital, on the recommendation of a GP who was promptly called by the home.
“It would be wrong to make any comment or to speculate about the investigation while it is ongoing. However, we would like to give an assurance that we are taking appropriate measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our residents, which is always our first consideration.
“These include an increased level of monitoring and management oversight.”
The Southern Health Trust said it was co-operating with the investigation and was unable to comment further.