Social Affairs Ministry wants stricter norms for homes with social services

The Social Affairs Ministry wants to introduce stricter criteria for the register of homes with social services for the aged, Czech Television reported. The move comes in the wake of criticism from Ombudswoman Anna Šabatová who criticized conditions in some of these institutions. Following inspections of these homes around the country, the Ombudswoman said there were huge differences between the quality of services provided. Excessive use of tranquilizers, physical restraint, poor quality food, and lack of qualified medical care were among the most common failings cited.