Some home care operations are turning to cloud based mobile communications to better enable their workforce, writes Andrew Tucker.
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Using tech to better manage residents’ pain
VMCH is the latest aged care provider to announce a roll out of Australian-developed pain assessment technology for residents unable to communicate their pain.
New tool keeps providers and families in touch
A new online application has been launched to help aged care providers connect with and update the families and friends of care recipients.
App uses AI to detect Parkinson’s disease
A South Australian-developed app can help detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease through the use of artificial intelligence.
PainChek granted $5M for national aged care roll out
The Morrison Government has announced funding for a national trial of an Australian-developed pain recognition app for aged care residents with dementia.
Tech council recruiting participants for mentoring program
The aged care sector’s technology body has launched a mentoring initiative to support providers to implement effective information technology systems.
Change management identified as key to successful tech rollout
Aged care organisations need to focus on change management processes when introducing new technologies to best support all staff, a provider tells Australian Ageing Agenda ahead of their appearance at an upcoming industry conference.
Positive culture key to engaging staff
Person-centred organisations and positive culture within the workplace are among the ways to retain and attract the aged care workforce, a technology in aged care has heard.
Innovation starts with clients at the centre
Putting older people’s needs at the centre of technology decisions enables aged care providers to innovative without negative outcomes for clients, an upcoming technology in aged care conference will hear.
Burnt-out healthcare workers need better technology: Microsoft
A survey of healthcare workers has found many feel tired, stressed and burnt out and one in four are struggling to feel engaged with their work.
‘Practice cyber hygiene’ to ensure information remains safe, providers advised
It has never been more important for aged care organisations to secure their networks, writes Steve Hunter.
Assistive technology: what you need to know
From simple, standalone devices to smart clothing and cutting-edge home monitoring systems, assistive technology has the potential to support the independence and wellbeing of older people and their carers at home.
Resource shares innovation in tackling worker stress
From buddy programs to increasing staff autonomy, a new guide has captured best practice strategies to reduce home care worker stress.
Paperless aged care: what you need to know
Our next issue of AAA magazine puts a focus on digitising aged care along with online professional development opportunities and outbreak management.
