Flu vaccines mandatory in aged care
The Federal Government has mandated flu vaccines for aged care workers, with all facilities required to offer vaccinations to staff.
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Government launches Safety Commission
The Federal Government has announced the establishment of the national Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, which will oversee aged care regulation, compliance and complaints handling.
Read more >GP study reveals facility visit blockers
A study has revealed that only 40 per cent of early career GP’s visit residential aged care facilities, sighting lower remuneration and lack of education as the main barriers to entry.
Read more >Industry body calls for urgent funds
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) has called on the government to provide an urgent funding injection to the residential aged care sector.
Read more >Court rules against additional service fees
The Federal Court of Australia has declared that residential aged care providers cannot charge additional service fees that are known as ‘asset replacement charges’ or ‘capital refurbishment fees’.
Read more >Resident medications under the spotlight
A study has revealed that regular antipsychotic use in residential aged care has decreased, however medications to treat agitation and sleeping problems have increased.
Read more >Respite services funding in the spotlight
The Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) has begun a review into respite services in the community care and residential aged care sectors.
Read more >Committee to look at workforce strategies
The new Industry Reference Committee (IRC) has been launched to address the aged care workforce issues identified by the Aged Care Workforce Strategy Taskforce.
Read more >Food and nutrition webinar available
Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) will be hosting an online webinar on best practice in food and nutrition in residential aged care.
Read more >Surveillance devices bring challenges in aged care
Families of aged care residents are increasingly installing surveillance devices in their loved one’s bedrooms, however their may be legal implications.
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