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Palliative Care an Evidenced-Based Best Practice Approach
We know that evidence-based palliative care improves the quality of life for people, families and friends facing a life-limiting illness. This can be an extremely emotional and daunting situation that is filled with fear and anxiety for the person and their family. With appropriate and meaningful palliative care, a person can be supported to live […]
ViewBridging the Gap in the Home Care Wage Increase and Strengthening your Financial Viability
The announcement of a 15% wage increase for aged care workers has not been entirely matched by an increase in home care package funding (which is 11.9%). Further, consumer consent will be required for any increase in price, which itself is a predicament given inflation and its impact on the available funding to purchase […]
ViewCan you be held accountable with your consumers?
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission has recently released a key document about ensuring providers are promoting a transparent and accountable environment for their operations and consumers. This change requires providers to report on additional information about their operations to the Department of Health and Aged Care on an annual basis, commencing on 31st October 2023. […]
ViewThe Tune Report Into The Effectiveness Of The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC)
The Australian Government engaged David Tune to conduct an independent Capability Review of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC). Recently, the comprehensive report was made public, presenting 32 recommendations that will serve as a vital roadmap to drive positive change in both the organization’s culture and its regulatory oversight. Tune emphasizes the significant […]
ViewEnhancing the Lived Experience – Additional Services in Residential Aged Care
Additional Services are a great opportunity for Providers to offer their consumers an even greater level of service, choice and flexibility, ensuring consumers continue to enjoy all those things they’re accustomed to. Additional services differ from residence to residence. These are services that are offered in addition to the Specified Care and Services Schedule and […]
ViewMore than just a communication tool
Retirement village operators often mistake software, particularly those with accompanying apps, as a form of social media or communication platform. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth, especially with Person Centred Software’s Retirement Living Software, powered by Centrim Life! Although Centrim Life has apps and QR codes, it provides a wide range of features […]
ViewMaximising Workforce Potential: Addressing Staff Shortages in Aged Care
There are an estimated 1.3 million older people receiving a form of aged care service, however, there are just 360,000 leaders. (CEDA, 2022). With each older person becoming older and frailer, the challenges each leader faces, both physically and mentally, have become a catalyst for the workforce to decide to leave the sector. So, how do […]
ViewUnlocking NDIS Registration Groups: A Guide for Residential Aged Care Providers
Fast-forwarding nearly three years from when residential aged care (RAC) providers supporting residents who became National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants were automatically registered as NDIS Registered Providers with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission and the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (“NDIS Commission”), the landscape continues to evolve. RAC providers bear dual responsibilities […]
ViewDual regulatory compliance environment of the Aged Care and Disability
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] How to support residents who have become NDIS participants Residential aged care providers play an important role in supporting people […]
ViewHow to Handle Calls with the Commission
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] How to Handle Calls with the Commission When conducting calls with the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission it is important […]
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