The aged care royal commission has announced it will suspend all hearings and workshops in response to the evolving coronavirus pandemic.
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Industry experts raise concerns over aged care research centre
Aged care service delivery methodology and issues with current research practices need to be addressed before establishing a government-funded dedicated ageing research centre, industry experts tell the royal commission.
‘The answer is investment in staff’
A Canadian aged care provider is focusing on staff training, upskilling and career development and a team culture to improve retention and deliver quality care, the royal commission hears this week.
Workforce key to improving data collection
There needs to be input from all aged care stakeholders in designing minimum data collection requirements to achieve better quality and safety outcomes for residents, the royal commission hears.
Enhancing home care services through technology
The aged care royal commission has heard how two home care providers are using technology to support clients, improve quality of life and increase peace of mind for family members.
Commission proposes sweeping workforce changes
Aged care providers should have to meet mandatory minimum staffing requirements including a registered nurse on site at all times and more RNs and nurse practitioners overall.
Australia spending less than international counterparts
Australia’s low level of spending on aged care compared to other nations is “embarrassing” and putting the care of seniors at risk, say aged care peak bodies.
Royal Commission considers home care best practice from overseas
Two new research papers presented to the Royal Commission contain learnings from overseas about improving home care and supporting carers.
RC reports propose way forward for aged care
A rehabilitation-first approach, domestic-style living models and tailored respite services are among strategies that can improve Australia’s aged care system, Flinders University-led research finds.
Half of Australia’s aged care homes now in the red
The amount of aged care homes operating at a loss has tipped over 50 per cent for the first time, StewartBrown’s latest report on the financial performance of the sector finds.
Broken funding model ’cause of workforce problems’
A submission to the Aged Care Royal Commission has laid out concerns about individualised funding in home care, saying it has eroded working conditions and reduced the quality of care.
RC proposes medical response teams to improve health care
The aged care system needs a national network of government-funded multi-disciplinary hospital outreach services to support aged care recipients in their care facility or home, this week’s inquiry hears.
Project identifies strategies to prevent falls, hospitalisations
Pharmacy-generated alerts when a resident starts or changes medicine and a falls-risk status on medication charts are among new strategies identified to help prevent falls in aged care.
‘The right to choose is a critical foundation’
Work choice is the ultimate respect for elders, writes Sean Rooney.
