AN infirm pensioner suffered burns on her feet and legs after her carers failed to properly check the temperature of her bath.
Dementia sufferer Elizabeth Warrington, 85, was partially placed in a bath by carer Joseph Rae that was too hot, at Campsie View Care Home. And while he was washing her feet and legs, it was noticed that Miss Warrington was "distressed".
Assistant carer Jacqueline Mitchellini, who was helping, felt the water and they took Miss Warrington out.
The elderly lady - who cannot walk or speak, and needs help with all aspects of daily life - was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary when her legs began to bleed.
At Glasgow Sheriff Court, Four Seasons Health Care who run the care home at Canal Street, Kirkintilloch, pled guilty to breaching health and safety regulations between August 1 and September 18, 2009. They admitted failing to ensure a tamperproof system was incorporated into the plumbing and failing to provide adequate training, instruction and supervision to staff.
This lead to Miss Warrington being partially submerged in water when the temperature was in excess of 44C and sustaining scald injuries to her feet and legs to her severe injury.
Procurator fiscal depute Selena Brown said: "She was born with a disability meaning she cannot speak and requires the use of a board to communicate."
Miss Warrington was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where she was treated for four per cent partial thickness burns that were blistered and bleeding.
Medics said the injuries were consistent with the water being 56C. She was treated for three weeks.
Rae and Mitchellini were suspended from work and chose not to return again.
Sheriff Daniel Scullion deferred sentence.
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