Crisis tool for aged care wins international award

An aged care crisis management tool developed in Brisbane has been recognised on the world stage.

A crisis management tool for aged care has received international acclaim at the recent Business Continuity Awards in London.

The Crisis Commander tool which is distributed in Australia by Creatop was named the world’s ‘Most Innovative Solution of the year’ for 2009.

Designed to help health and aged care organisations to manage infectious outbreaks and disasters, the tool gives providers a set of planning templates and emergency communication systems.

The tool was developed in response to the challenges faced by providers forced to establish contingency plans at a time of crisis.

Based on models from safety-conscious Sweden, Crisis Commander is the result of extensive planning and revision.

It encourages users to develop plans by answering the question: “What if?”

Managing Director of Creatop Peter Riley, managing outbreaks effectively remains an important priority for the industry.

“We’ve seen plenty of outbreaks,” Mr Riley said. “It is imperative we have crisis control measures in place – nurses and support staff are already under enough stress.”

“Being prepared for an unlikely event is the key today within all organisations and the resources are always limited.”

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