Clinical

There are widespread concerns across the industry regarding the treatment of ENs and how their contribution to aged care is recognised by the Government.

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.

Knowing what types of social relationships and contact with the community a person wants and needs is what person centred care is about.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As Australia experiences its fourth year with COVID-19, aged care remains susceptible to outbreaks, and as a result, the need for ongoing COVID-19 prevention and management has never been greater.

Maintaining a high standard of infection prevention and control within your facility will be essential as Australia braces for the next COVID-19 wave.