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Person-centred care in hospitals may reduce dementia decline, research finds
Research from UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing suggests the influence of person-centred care should be extended into hospital settings for people living with dementia.
Govt clarifies responsibilities for health care delivery among aged care recipients
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a joint statement document to increase clarity among health and aged care providers regarding roles and responsibilities for the delivery of health care for people receiving aged care services.
Upcoming trial aims to strengthen aged care involvement in depression treatment at home
Spurred by a desire to provide stronger support for older people with symptoms of depression, Silverchain is trialling a new model of care designed to make it easier to access psychological support and impactful resources and strategies.
Can embedded palliative care training prevent hospitalisation rates from skyrocketing?
Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)’s Palliative care services in Australia report shows that palliative care hospitalisations have skyrocketed over the last decade.
Australia needs to “turbo-charge” international recruitment
International recruitment is set to play a pivotal role in aged care over the coming years as expected nurse and aged care worker shortfalls will coincide with a growing number of older people seeking aged care services.
Aged care assessment study pinpoints where improvement is needed
The single assessment system for aged care services will be introduced in 2024 and recently released study findings have highlighted where improvements from the current systems are necessary.
Confidence levels vary in care minute data management and AN-ACC transition, says Mirus Australia
A lack of confidence in managing care minute data is one of the largest hurdles aged care providers currently face after Mirus Australia’s latest analysis of the AN-ACC transition.
GPs incentivised to register aged care patients, but is it enough to increase access?
GPs treating aged care patients will receive additional incentives and funding as of next year, but there are concerns within the GP community that more than the extra payments are needed.
Data-driven insights necessary for better continuity of care
The need for real-time data and increased healthcare collaboration were focal points in the Continuity of Care Collaboration’s latest webinar that looked at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on routine healthcare and what it means for the future.
Mirus reveals a major care minute milestone is surpassed despite falling RN minutes
Mirus’ November Industry Analysis Data release has revealed the industry has surpassed an important milestone: the sector-wide care minute average of 200 minutes per resident per day. This has been achieved thanks to an almost 5% increase in care minutes in the month of October, although stagnating Registered Nurse minutes mean there’s still work to be done.
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