The percentage of registered nurses in the aged care workforce is decreasing despite increasingly complex patient needs, the aged care royal commission has heard.
Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation
New analysis indicates staffing ratios in aged care also provide economic benefits
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation has released a four-stage implementation plan to meet its recommendations of minimum staffing and providing 4.3 hours of care per resident per day by 2025.
Inquiry recommends passing of aged care staffing bill
Publishing staff-to-resident ratios in aged care is a positive first step for increasing transparency but it’s not enough for consumers to make informed decisions, according to a parliamentary inquiry report.
ACSA launches aged care storytelling platform
Aged care peak body Aged and Community Services Australia has launched a social media campaign to showcase positive aged care stories at its national conference this week among several sessions focused on the sector’s workforce.
Adequate staffing needed to combat resident abuse: workers
Aged care workers say inadequate time to complete tasks, lack of supervision by skilled registered nurses and poor training all contribute to elder abuse in residential care.
Fresh push for minimum staffing requirements in residential care
There is little outright political backing for a bill introduced into the Senate to mandate minimum staff-to-resident ratios in aged care, although there is broad support to address the workforce issues it highlights.
Stakeholders welcome new minister but urge reform agenda be maintained
Sector welcomes new minister Christian Porter but says the momentum on reforms cannot be lost and key measures are required to provide certainty for providers and consumers.
Department’s comments spark workforce focus
A DSS submission to a Productivity Commission inquiry proposes enhanced skilled migration to bolster the aged care workforce, which has been welcomed by employers.
Aged care spared government’s GP co-payment
While acknowledging the exemptions for aged care residents and children, consumers, doctors and nurses have broadly criticised the government’s latest policy.
