Gaming used to educate workers
Gaming is being used to educate aged and healthcare workers about issues such as safety risks and hazards within a care environment.
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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 >Innovation and future proofing on the agenda at ACSA Summit
Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) recently attended the 2016 ACSA National Summit in Hobart. With the theme ‘Choose to Thrive’, the conference explored ways for providers to innovate in order to keep up with the changing, consumer-led landscape.
Read more >Virtual reality reducing agitation in residents
Virtual reality units are being utilised in aged care facilities at an increasing rate, with providers saying the devices help to lessen signs of agitation and restlessness in residents with dementia.
Read more >Telehealth trial significantly reduces hospital admissions
A CSIRO study has found that telehealth has the potential to save $3 billion annually, with study participants experiencing a 36 per cent decrease in hospital admissions throughout the 12 month trial.
Read more >MedMobile app wins Microsoft’s Excellence in Mobility and Devices award
Telstra Health is pleased to announce that our Medication Management app, MedMobile, has won the Excellence in Mobility and Devices award at the Microsoft Australia Partner Awards (MAPA).
Read more >MedMobile app named finalist at National iAwards
Telstra Health’s electronic medication management app MedMobile was a finalist at the National iAwards, after being awarded Mobility Innovation of the Year at the Victorian iAwards in July.
Read more >Behind the software: How user centred design can boost productivity
Leading software companies are increasingly turning to user experience experts to ensure their products are enjoyable and easy to use. To better understand the importance of user experience, we look back at a 2015 interview with Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care’s User Experience (UX) Manager, Matthew Sarah, where he explains why UX matters and how it benefits users.
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Online tool provides snapshot of aged care sector
The new government Regional Aged Care Profiles tool has been designed to provide information on government funded aged care places and recipients across Australia.
Read more >Under floor sensors trialled in aged care
Under floor sensors are being trialled in residential aged care facilities to help decrease the incidence of falls.
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