The next public hearing of the aged care royal commission will focus on dementia and quality, safety and restrictive practices in residential aged care, the commission has announced.
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Disability royal commission already mired in controversy
Just days after being announced, the royal commission into disability has become mired in controversy with calls for two commissioners to resign.
Senate calls on government to respond to decade of aged care reviews
A Senate inquiry has recommended the federal government clarify that residential aged care providers ultimately hold a duty of care to all residents and that the quality commission has a similar responsibility for regulation.
$2.6 million in funding boosts to support aged care consumers
National peak and advocacy organisations representing aged care and culturally diverse consumers are the latest recipients of aged care funding in the Morrison Government’s post-budget cash splash.
Royal commission hears case for mandatory basic fees
The introduction of mandatory income-tested fees for home care would be positive for both the sustainability of the sector and for consumers, the aged care royal commission has heard.
Avoiding medication when residents become aggressive
There are other solution-focused ways to try and overcome a resident’s aggression or agitation, Tamar Krebs writes.
Draft terms of reference released for disability royal commission
Service providers are likely to fall under the spotlight of the proposed disability royal commission, according to draft terms of reference released by the government.
Royal commission gives pause to reflect on reform
The Royal Commission into Aged Care is a welcome development for many reasons including the opportunities it provides to reflect on the achievements as well as the oversights of the reforms in home care, Dr Beatriz Cardona writes.
Objective measures needed for better quality regulation, RC advised
The aged care royal commissioners should invite a range of health specialists to suggest low cost and easily implementable objective quality measures for residential care, the inquiry has been told.
Teaching facilities can address royal commission quality concerns
Teaching aged care services have failed to become core to Australia’s aged care system due to a lack of political will, writes Dr Kate Barnett.
Unspent home funds creating a ‘perverse incentive’
Unspent home care funds are creating a “perverse incentive” for providers to spend the money inappropriately, the Royal Commission has heard.
Concerns royal commission sees industry as complacent
The aged care royal commissioners already seem to be forming a view that the sector is complacent about change, and providers need to dispel that perception by being open and upfront, an industry conference has heard.
Inquiry told aged care regulations too ‘rigid’
Regulations need to allow for greater consumer choice in residential aged care so the industry can provide individualised care, the aged care royal commission has heard.
Aged care provider peaks give evidence at royal commission
The royal commission has asked aged care provider peak Leading Age Services Australia about its record on advocating in the interests of residents.
