Compliance & Governance > safety

Mandated sector-wide aged care training needed: report

06 March, 2024

Aged care reforms due to take effect in July 2024 fall short on quality and safety, according to the Centre for Future Work.


Legal obligations when caring for people with diminished capacity

07 November, 2023 by Jordan Bramis

Caring for individuals with diminished legal capacity in the aged care industry provides a vital support network.


Vulnerable patients more likely to be prescribed older ASMs

22 September, 2023

Vulnerable patient groups, including those with dementia or psychiatric conditions and patients aged 85 years and older, are more likely than other patient groups to be prescribed older antiseizure medications following ischaemic stroke.


Ageing in a housing crisis: growing numbers of older Australians face a bleak future

11 August, 2023

The collision between an ageing population and a housing crisis has left more older people in Australia enduring housing insecurity and homelessness.


ACQSC's hot water scalding clinical alert

23 May, 2023

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission recently issued a clinical alert on hot water scalding after a NSW incident where a patient died.


Call for reparations to address those harmed in aged care

16 March, 2023

People living with dementia in Australia have experienced violence, abuse and neglect in aged care. A new report suggests it's time for reparations.


Meeting the expectations of Australia's ageing population

01 August, 2022

As our ageing population continues to increase, its growing needs and expectations for quality aged care services will have far-reaching impacts on the healthcare system and particularly service providers.


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