A wide-ranging new textbook on palliative care is a valuable resource for the aged care sector, an expert says.
Resources
New resource supports better spiritual care
An evidence-based guide has been launched to help staff working in residential aged care incorporate spirituality into the care of frail residents.
Resource helps providers transition to new standards
An educational video has been launched to help aged care services comply with the sector’s incoming quality standards.
Training for dementia-friendly pharmacists
Pharmacists now have the opportunity to get dementia specific training thanks to a new online course developed by Dementia Training Australia.
New guide promotes safe aged care work practices
A free digitally-interactive poster has been launched to support aged care workers to work safely and provide quality care.
Training program for care workers launched
A new evidence-based education package developed by La Trobe University aims to fill a training gap for personal care workers in the residential aged care sector.
New CALD training program for nurses
The federal government is providing $300,000 to develop a learning framework to support cultural training for aged care nurses.
Tip sheets support care workers, nurses to deliver quality palliative care
Aged care’s palliative care evidence and practice resource centre has developed two new resources to help aged care nurses and care workers provide quality end-of-life care.
Resident experience analysis goes online
The quality commission has released a report detailing and analysing what consumers are saying about the quality of residential aged care services.
New resource to track antipsychotic use
A new resource has been launched to assist aged care providers to monitor the use of antipsychotic medications.
Film series launched to promote dementia awareness
A 15-part film series has been launched to improve awareness and early diagnosis of dementia among older people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Updated resource targets better pain assessment
The Australian Pain Society has launched a new resource to help aged care workers better identify, assess and manage pain among residents.
Guide to support Forgotten Australians entering care
South Australian-based residential aged care, home care and retirement living provider Helping Hand has launched a new resource to support Forgotten Australians accessing care services.
Updated governance guidelines released for NFPs
As the aged care sector faces increased scrutiny and a royal commission, the Australian Institute of Company Directors has released new governance guidelines for not-for-profit organisations.
