Home Care Package Program figures revealed
A report into the 2017 Home Care Packages Program reforms has revealed key statistics following the transition to a consumer-driven system.
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Nurse ratio standards proposed in Parliament
An Aged Care Amendment has been introduced to Federal Parliament that proposes a mandatory minimum staffing standard for residential aged care facilities.
Read more >Review into infection control procedures announced
The Minister for Aged Care, Ken Wyatt, has called on the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency to undertake a review of the infectious disease management practices of residential aged care facilities.
Read more >Financial statistics revealed for residential aged care sector
The Aged Care Financing Authority have released their financial report for 2015-16, which revealed that the total revenue for residential aged care providers across Australia rose 8.6 per cent, with expenses increasing 8.1 per cent.
Read more >Quality framework courses available
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency (AACQA) is hosting a series of education sessions on the quality framework and accreditation process for residential aged care and community care providers.
Read more >Telstra Health – ADCC at ACSA National Summit
Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) will be an exhibitor at the upcoming ACSA National Summit. Taking place in Cairns from 12-14 September, Telstra Health – ADCC will be exhibiting at Booths 44 and 47.
Read more >GEN website showcases aged care data
The GEN website has been launched to provide data and statistics about the people who use aged care, their care needs, and the services available.
Read more >Wound management focus needed in aged care
A wound management clinician has advised aged care professionals to place more emphasis on wound care, such as padding the limbs of residents who take anti-coagulants.
Read more >Accreditation trial looks at resident feedback
Aged care residents were asked 12 questions on their experience with their aged care provider during a recent accreditation pilot program.
Read more >Community care providers waiving client fees
The Aged Care Financing Authority has found that less than 50% of community care providers charge their clients the maximum basic daily fee amount.
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