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Nurses are where you need them – From hospital and beyond, Nursing in the Community Week is calling for red-tape to be cut
Funding and policy reform for nurses may be a critical game-changer in easing the strain on health and aged care sector across the country.
Saved by the bell: The ripple effect of rapid response in aged care
When a call bell rings, every second matters. Cutting down wait times and ditching clunky admin means carers can swap paperwork for people, giving staff more time for chatting, caring, and connecting with their residents.
Avoiding opioid disasters – Study shows pain levels are increasing, further data is needed to treat source not symptoms
Pain is rising globally. The need to understand the source behind the rise, and not be distracted to merely treat symptoms, is imperative.
Addressing the unthinkable – The cruelty of childhood dementia needs cross-sector collaboration
The inexplicable cruelty of childhood dementia must be met with a powerful collective of brilliant minds across government, health and aged care. Systemic support is needed for the children and families trying to navigate this unthinkable condition.
Physical and chemical restraints are “ a human rights issue” – Victoria updates law surrounding decision makers
The practice of restraints in aged care requires considerable understanding and support. The new Act in Victoria seeks to provide further clarity on who is permitted to be stepping in to make these decisions.
Narrow confines of clinical dementia stifling opportunities for successful care – treating the care-giver loved one is non-negotiable
Clinical care models may have a long way to go in pragmatically and humanly supporting dementia care with depth and effective support, for both the diagnosed and their loved-ones caregivers.
Digital health breakthrough targets hospital transfer risks for aged care residents
A new Digital Health Summary developed by Monash University’s National Centre for Healthy Ageing is set to transform aged care transfers, closing critical information gaps and reducing risks when residents move between facilities and hospitals.
Navigating compliance effectively – QPS Benchmarking is leveraging software for heightened provider impact
“We’re hearing we’re saving the time of two to three staff members per quarter, so they can be freed up to make the provision of care amazing in other needed areas.” As regulation creep increases, leveraging excellence in software and human skill is critical for provider performance.
What clinical governance means for care partners
Clinical governance in aged care isn’t just for managers or clinicians. Under the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and the new Act, care partners are central to safety, risk management, and participant outcomes.
From Woodstock to inner city Melbourne – psychedelic-assisted therapy trial shares positive results
Australia’s first clinical trial of psychedelic-assisted therapy has shown promising results for people living with advanced, life-threatening illness. Conducted at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne, the psilocybin-assisted therapy reduced anxiety and depression, while improving quality of life and spiritual wellbeing for palliative patients.
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