Ironclad protocols needed to prevent medication errors
20 July, 2023The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has issued a clinical alert following the death of an aged care resident that was directly caused by administration of medications that were not prescribed for them.
Calvary and University of Canberra partner for training, research
07 July, 2023Calvary and the University of Canberra have partnered to provide future nurses, midwives and allied health professionals with practical, hands-on training in the workplace.
The role of data and analytics in enhancing care and compliance
07 July, 2023 by By Charlie Farah, Director, Solutions & Value Acceleration, Healthcare & Public Sector, Qlik | Supplied by: QlikThe Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has had a massive and permanent impact on the aged care industry.
Opinion: Funding, the key challenge to long-term reform
30 June, 2023 by Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate, National Seniors AustraliaWith a new aged care act in development, it's critical the government gets funding right, otherwise we'll not get the quality services older people deserve.
Aged care sector offered free education sessions
09 June, 2023Elder Rights Advocacy is urging service providers to take advantage of its free education sessions tailored to enhance the knowledge and skills of professionals in the aged care sector.
Whiddon appoints Dr Jennie Hewitt to positive ageing team
09 June, 2023Aged care provider Whiddon has announced that award-winning Dr Jennifer Hewitt has joined its team.
Industry to draft white paper on optimum funding models
08 June, 2023Aged care industry leaders have announced plans to develop a detailed white paper to advise the federal government on the optimal aged care funding model for the next 20–30 years.
Migration MOU to address severe staff shortages
08 June, 2023 | Supplied by: TLC International Group Pty LtdIn collaboration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Health Workers Union, TLC has secured a landmark Victorian Workforce Migration MOU that will support aged care workforce shortages.
Bernadette Gotch appointed as new KinCare CEO
01 June, 2023Gotch has more than 20 years of operations, business development and clinical experience in the healthcare sector.
Aged Care Summit: leaders debate $30 billion gap
01 June, 2023Australia's aged care leaders will come together at an historic summit in Canberra to debate the $30 billion aged care funding gap today (Thursday, 1 June).
HCP subsidy rate to increase by 11.9% to cover wage rise
01 June, 2023The Australian Government will increase the Home Care Packages (HCP) subsidy rate by 11.9% (including annual indexation) from 1 July 2023.
ACQSC's hot water scalding clinical alert
23 May, 2023The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission recently issued a clinical alert on hot water scalding after a NSW incident where a patient died.
Govt takes action to improve food standards
19 May, 2023The Albanese government is increasing its commitment to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience in residential aged care.
Staffing crisis — what can employers do?
16 May, 2023 by Graeme Prior*It's no secret — filling aged care vacancies is the biggest challenge in aged care, not just nationally, but globally.
Mitigating the legal risks of delivering care in the home
15 May, 2023 by Samantha PillayAn increasing number of Australians, particularly the elderly, are choosing to receive health and medical care in the family home. This article details the legislative landscape that governs home-based care.
