How to manage workplace injury risk in aged care
The Victorian WorkCover Authority has provided tips to help prevent some of the most common causes of injury for staff in residential aged care facilities.
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Mobility is key for residential aged care providers
The iCareHealth team recently travelled across Australia for our annual User Group meetings, at which clients were given a special preview of our soon to be released product, while networking with fellow aged care sector contacts.
Read more >Elderly deaths could be avoided if hospital care was replaced with home care
A study has found that deaths among the elderly from a common heart problem could be prevented if hospital care was replaced with home care.
Read more >Telstra Health announces acquisition of iCareHealth’s Australian operations
Telstra Health today announced the acquisition of iCareHealth, one of Australia’s primary providers of software solutions to the aged care sector, as it continues to build capabilities to become Australia’s leading provider of integrated eHealth solutions.
Read more >Aged care facilities must notify residents of re-accreditation audit
The Australian Aged Care Quality Agency is reminding all residential aged care facilities that residents and representatives must be told about an impending re-accreditation audit.
Read more >iCareHealth partners with Microsoft Azure to bring cloud to aged care
iCareHealth is proud to announce a partnership with Microsoft Azure Geo, which was officially launched in Australia on Monday 27th October. iCareHealth has joined a select group of Australian businesses who have partnered with Microsoft Azure to drive innovation and deliver better outcomes for their clients.
Read more >New qualifications proposed for aged care sector workers
The Community Services and Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) is currently reviewing the Certificate III and IV in Aged Care, to consider whether to include 120 hours of practical work as part of each qualification.
Read more >Cloud 101: Behind the technology
Over the past 10 years, cloud computing has grown from an indefinable concept to an essential operating tool for organisations around the world. As cloud becomes more prevalent in the aged care sector, we explain the technology behind cloud computing and what it will mean for your business.
Read more >Depression symptoms increase risk of falls
A study undertaken by Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) found that the risk of falls in older people is significantly increased if they also display depressive symptoms.
Read more >Launch of dementia toolkit for aged care providers
The Dementia Dynamics Toolkit has been designed to support aged care providers deliver quality care for people with dementia.
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