Leaders unite to create workforce strategy
An industry taskforce has been announced to develop an aged care workforce strategy that addresses demand and improves productivity.
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Unannounced accreditation audits on their way
Residential aged care accreditation visits will no longer be announced ahead of time, following a review into quality regulatory processes.
Read more >Spotlight on wound care
Wounds Australia has released a consensus document to help healthcare professionals provide evidence-based wound care.
Read more >Telstra Health – ADCC at LASA National Congress
Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) will be an exhibitor at the upcoming LASA National Congress.
Read more >Government advise on choking prevention
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency has released a set of recommendations for people who are at a higher risk of choking, such as people who are older or have a disability.
Read more >Services delaying aged care entry
Research has revealed that older Australians accessing community care services are less likely to permanently enter residential aged care.
Read more >My Aged Care reveals ACFI changes
Residential aged care providers can now receive notifications on the status of their Aged Care Funding Instrument (ACFI) Review and Reconsideration via the My Aged Care provider portal.
Read more >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.
Read more >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.
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