Aged care residents reveal most important care staff attributes
A two-year La Trobe University study has investigated how older Australians wish to be treated within the aged care system.
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Electronic medication management: How to select a system that’s right for your business
Residential aged care providers are increasingly utilising electronic medication management software to help prevent medication errors and streamline medication rounds. Today on the iCareHealth blog, we cover some of the key aspects providers should consider before they select which medication management software is right for their business.
Read more >Funding to establish aged care and palliative services links
A number of aged care facilities across Australia will receive funding to establish stronger relationships with palliative care services, as part of the $1.5 million Decisions Assist Linkages project.
Read more >Nurse-to-resident ratio debate continues
The debate around mandated nurse-to-resident ratios in aged care has continued, after Senator Glenn Lazarus offered his support to the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation’s campaign to have mandatory levels introduced.
Read more >Social connection booklet to be sent to home care providers
A free booklet will be distributed to home care providers with information for older people on how to connect with their community and ward off loneliness.
Read more >Fresh concerns around CDC readiness
Key industry speakers discussed concerns around Consumer Directed Care (CDC) readiness at a recent home care forum.
Read more >Aged care software: Why user experience matters
Leading software companies are increasingly turning to user experience experts to ensure their product is enjoyable and easy to use. To better understand the importance of user experience, we turned to iCareHealth’s User Experience Manager, Matthew Sarah, to explain why it matters and how it benefits users.
Read more >Government announces Dementia Supplement replacement
The Federal Government will spend $54.5 million over four years on a new Severe Behaviour Response Team, which will replace the axed Dementia and Severe Behaviour Supplement.
Read more >Improved conditions and training key to home care reform
Australian home care workers must receive better training and conditions in order to reform the system, according to a New Zealand Professor.
Read more >Dementia priorities for consumers and providers revealed
The National Health and Medical Research Council has released its findings on the top priorities around dementia care for consumers, aged care providers, doctors and researchers.
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