Prioritising Falls Prevention in Residential Aged Care

Strategies, Impacts, and Importance for Enhanced Well-being In the context of Residential Aged Care services, falls prevention and management have become a prominent area of focus due to the rise in complaints received by the commission. From 2022 to 2023, a total of 567 complaints were lodged specifically regarding falls, highlighting a sustained level of […]

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The Crucial Role of Policy, Process, and Competency Frameworks

The aged care environment is dynamic. With this dynamism comes an increasingly  strong and rapid emphasis on quality, safety, and compliance. As aged care providers prepare to meet the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards (SACQS), the importance of robust policy, process, and competency frameworks cannot be emphasised enough. These foundational documents are crucial in ensuring […]

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