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Care minutes shock: Gov announces reduced funding for target failure
The government is pleased to have found over $5 billion in savings from the aged care sector, and more could come thanks to a very Grinch-like announcement on Wednesday night.
Is it too soon to prepare for the unknown in aged care’s reform journey?
Just over six months remain until the new Aged Care Act and Support at Home program come into effect, and time is ticking as service providers prepare for once-in-a-generation changes.
Teamwork and innovation: A revolution in aged care data management
A new partnership between one of the sector’s leading providers of benchmarking products, QPS Benchmarking, and e-health powerhouse, Telstra Health, is about to make a major difference with a unique innovation.
New quality indicators: Will lifestyle care minutes add to your reporting headache?
Residential aged care providers face a quick turnaround to prepare for new quality indicator reporting as additional staffing requirements are likely to stretch already strained resources.
Why aged care must change: The Lennox abuse case
A Queensland family has expressed its frustration and disappointment after speaking out about alleged sexual abuse that occurred in an aged care home dating back to 2016.
Commission remains focused on care minute non-compliance
Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner Janet Anderson PSM has welcomed the Aged Care Bill’s passage in her latest Commissioner’s message, while also warning providers about potential health risks over summer and the risk of ongoing care minute non-compliance.
FicusBridge and Insights42 merger ‘an obvious choice’ for its leaders
Three of the aged care sector’s most experienced leaders have joined forces as the specialist funding and care minute management advisory firm, FicusBridge, merges with Insights42, a governance and reporting leader.
QI Program progress stalls: Trends revealed in annual report
Despite early gains in key areas, the Quality Indicator Program 2023/24 annual report shows that some critical outcomes – including the use of physical restraint – have increased over the past 12 months.
Commission collaboration: Providers want clarity, not regulatory shocks
There’s confidence within the aged care sector that the new Aged Care Act and upcoming reform changes will positively impact the quality of care. However, key executives are cautious about how regulatory changes will affect staff working on the floor.
Can the new Aged Care Act balance consumer and human rights?
A rights-based Act is viewed as a major step forward for the sector, although it provides new challenges which were explored at the recent ACCPA National Conference in Adelaide.
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