The Department of Health Service Support will inspect about 2,000 elderly care centres nationwide within two months after overcrowding, unlicensed services and abuse were found in Kanchanaburi and Nonthaburi. Facilities in breach will be ordered to fix problems, with licences revoked if they do not comply. If you run or plan an elderly care operation, check that your bed count, floor area and services match your licence now, and make sure your records are ready for inspection. Renewals rely on self-assessment, which the department says needs closer scrutiny.
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