By utilising Home Care Manager and Mobile Care Worker software, West Australian community care provider South West Community Care reduced travel reimbursements by around $5000 per month.
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.
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.
An Aged Care Amendment has been introduced to Federal Parliament that proposes a mandatory minimum staffing standard for residential aged care facilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.