While considerable optimism surrounds the new Quality Agency’s expanded role into the quality review of home care, the reforms fall well short of what industry and consumers have been calling for, reports AAA.
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Calls for government to support technology uptake
The Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council is calling on the Federal Government to assist the sector in adopting ICT so aged services can meet the rapidly increasing demand for care.
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Pastoral care – why it’s everyone’s business
Contrary to the misconception among many organisations that spiritual care effectively amounts to providing access to a chaplain, it is in fact something that all staff have a role in.
Magic of animal therapy
A reunion between an aged care resident living with dementia and his former horse led to the man regaining his voice and is further demonstration of the benefits of animal therapy.
Overtime rates extended to casual community workers
Casual home and community care workers should be entitled to the same overtime penalty rates as part-time and full-time employees, the Fair Work Commission has ruled.
Aged care sector committee to guide reforms announced
Professor Peter Shergold will chair the new Aged Care Sector Committee, which will work with government as it implements aged care reforms.
Calls for national telehealth strategy
Telehealth has the potential to save $4 billion a year by reducing hospital admissions for people with chronic and long-term health conditions, industry body tells government.
ACAR applications open in May
The Federal Government has announced that applications for the next aged care approvals round (ACAR) will open from May 2014.
Concerns of lonely seniors in home care push
A new report has highlighted the social isolation and mental health risks of a shift to home-based care and calls for appropriate resources to ensure the ongoing community participation of older people.
Last chance to pledge for Change Day
Last calls for pledges to improve the health outcomes of fellow Australians for Change Day Australia on 6 March.
Calls for government to support technology uptake
The Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council is calling on the Federal Government to assist the sector in adopting ICT so aged services can meet the rapidly increasing demand for care.
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