ethical problem

“Human” subjects are increasingly sensitive, as the controversy sparked by the book has shown The Gravediggers, denouncing acts of abuse in nursing homes. Funds ESGwhich must meet strict criteria in terms of social responsibility, will probably have to exclude the stocks of addiction care from their selections. Orpea was ranked 6 so far^and in Europe out of 46 players in the sector by Vigeo Eiris (group Moody’s). The rating agencies had not detected any irregularities until now, but they risk significantly downgrading their rating after the recording of this controversy.

Although private groups like Korian or Orpea have made great efforts in terms of training their staff, the rare or faulty controls on the part of the health authorities denounced by the book or the existence of inspections which would be planned in advance have highlighted the need to have independent organizations for rating the quality of establishments but also an Observatory of old age to better prevent the risk of malfunctions.