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Opinion: The demise of Australian residential aged care
Over a career spanning 30 years, I can identify two major failings that contribute to the majority of issues that have plagued the sector – the abject failure of the regulatory framework and Australia’s prevalent absence of respect and value for our Elders.
Clinical software integration faces challenges, but opportunities are on the horizon
Residential Aged Care Facilities Use of Clinical Care Software identified the need for more consistent data sets, coordinated strategies and greater accessibility for visiting healthcare professionals as some of the most pressing opportunities to take on.
EN contribution deserves to be recognised in care minute totals
There are widespread concerns across the industry regarding the treatment of ENs and how their contribution to aged care is recognised by the Government.
Care minute exclusion of Enrolled Nurses could hurt workforce sustainability
Mandatory care minute requirements for residential aged care have come into effect but the exclusion of Enrolled Nurses in clinical care minute reporting continues to be a talking point.
What is Quality Care in aged care?
Knowing what types of social relationships and contact with the community a person wants and needs is what person centred care is about.
Mental health training: an essential skill
Providing your staff with the most up-to-date training to help residents to cope with their mental health is vital for their ongoing health and safety.
How an innovative approach to ways of working transformed Lumary’s productivity
In a world where efficiency and output are some of the most common measures of success, Lumary approached these goals in a way that prioritised their most important resource – their people.
Care versus compliance: What is the cost?
The aged care industry in Australia is one with constant challenges, and one such challenge that remains at the forefront of the news is the shortage of care workers.
Do COVID-19 and flu vaccinations need to be enforced?
The Department of Health and Aged Care continues to call for strong and effective infection prevention and control practices for aged care providers and staff in the battle against COVID-19 and influenza.
What does best practice look like when managing psychotropic medication?
Psychotropic medications are commonly used in residential aged care to treat a variety of symptoms and conditions, but they can be relied on too much and have not always been used appropriately.
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