Integrity Care SA sacks Ann-Marie Smith's carer over 'serious misconduct' - ABC News

An Adelaide care provider has sacked the carer of Ann-Marie Smith, who police say suffered a "disgusting and degrading" death.

Integrity Care SA says it has terminated the carer's employment due to "serious and wilful misconduct".

"We trusted our carer and believe that we have been completely misled by her," the organisation said in a statement.

Ms Smith, 54, died on April 6 from severe septic shock, multi-organ failure, severe pressure sores, malnutrition and issues connected with her cerebral palsy after being stuck in a cane chair for 24 hours a day for more than a year.

Ms Smith lived alone at her Kensington Park home in Adelaide's eastern suburbs and relied on a carer for all of her needs.

SA Police has declared her death a major crime and opened a manslaughter investigation.

"On Friday, we heard from SAPOL about the cause of Ms Smith's death," Integrity Care SA's statement read.

"Since then we have terminated the employment of Ms Smith's carer due to her serious and wilful misconduct."

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