The Royal Commission into Aged Care has heard that a lack of staff is resulting in the chemical sedation of patients in aged care facilities.
A panel of three nurses and one diversional therapist gave evidence on Wednesday, saying aged care facilities are understaffed and they often had to work unpaid overtime.
When asked why chemical restraints are used, one nurse said that it shouldn’t be happening at all but is often used because there aren’t enough staff.
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