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 >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 >Quality of care questionnaire now available
A one-page questionnaire has been developed to measure residents’ opinions of the quality of care provided by their aged care facility.
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 >‘Mystery shoppers’ reveal customer service gaps
A customer service study found that up to 80% of aged and community care providers were unable to answer questions from potential care recipients about their services.
Read more >Aged care regulations in the spotlight
Minister for Aged Care Ken Wyatt has announced an independent review of the Federal Government’s aged care regulation system.
Read more >App improves dining experience for residents
An app has been designed to improve the dining experience of aged care residents by enabling them to provide electronic feedback.
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