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.
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Provider-led initiative supports Forgotten Australians
South Australian-based not-for-profit aged care provider Helping Hand has received $500,000 to develop a program to help seniors who grew up in out-of-home care access aged care services.
Government funds provider-led remote workforce initiatives
Not-for-profit provider peak bodies have been allocated almost $2 million to lead two workforce strategy projects targeting the aged care workforce in rural and remote Australia, the government has announced.
New rules for using restraints in aged care
Residential aged care providers need to ensure assessment by an approved person and document alternative alternative options tried before physical or chemical restraint can be used from 1 July.
Proposed models for reporting incidents in aged care released
A government-commissioned report recommends a broader range of reportable incidents in aged care and outlines five options for a new serious incident scheme, three of which apply across all settings.
Renewed calls to regulate personal care workforce
Australia’s professional association for nurses is calling for minimum education requirements and nationally consistent terminology for the nation’s unregulated health and aged care workers.
New charter strengthens consumer rights framework
The government has launched the new single charter of rights, which providers will need to sign and give to every aged care recipient in their service.
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.
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.
Best-practice use of benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines have limited use and should be used with caution in older people, writes Natalie Soulsby.
Provider uses empathy suits to better understand residents’ needs
An aged care provider is taking part in a trial where staff wear empathy suits to help them better understand the needs and experiences of the residents they are caring for.
Call for a new approach to preventing bed sores
Interrupting residents sleep to prevent pressure ulcers is ineffective and abusive and could be linked to behavioural concerns, the author of a recent study tells Australian Ageing Agenda.
Noticeboard: Regis CEO resigns
Also in this wrap: Property Council of Australia appoints president.
Provider launches Montessori food service
Victorian aged care provider Villa Maria Catholic Homes is rolling out a new model of food delivery across its residential aged care facilities that encourages more independence and engagement at meal times.
