Industry News
Study explores use of antipsychotic drugs in Canadian care homes
While most aspects of care quality in long-term care homes did not differ, a Canadian study shows that the use of antipsychotic drugs increased in all provinces in the first year of the pandemic. [ + ]
Industry to draft white paper on optimum funding models
Aged care industry leaders have announced plans to develop a detailed white paper to advise the federal government on the optimal aged care funding model for the next 20–30 years. [ + ]
Migration MOU to address severe staff shortages
In collaboration with the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation and the Health Workers Union, TLC has secured a landmark Victorian Workforce Migration MOU that will support aged care workforce shortages. [ + ]
Funding for digital stories in aged care project
The life stories and preferences of people living with dementia in aged care facilities will be recorded as part of a project to help provide them with more personalised care and support. [ + ]
Bernadette Gotch appointed as new KinCare CEO
Gotch has more than 20 years of operations, business development and clinical experience in the healthcare sector. [ + ]
Aged Care Summit: leaders debate $30 billion gap
Australia's aged care leaders will come together at an historic summit in Canberra to debate the $30 billion aged care funding gap today (Thursday, 1 June). [ + ]
GP releases a guide to 'outwitting Alzheimer's'
Dr Helena Popovic is an author and medical GP who became an authority on improving brain function when her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer's. [ + ]
Pilot to make palliative care more accessible in SA
The $7.5 million pilot includes palliative care navigators to help individual patients and their families, a dedicated website and a user-friendly phone line. [ + ]
HCP subsidy rate to increase by 11.9% to cover wage rise
The Australian Government will increase the Home Care Packages (HCP) subsidy rate by 11.9% (including annual indexation) from 1 July 2023. [ + ]
Arcare implements BESTMED medication management system
Arcare Aged Care has implemented the BESTMED eNRMC medication management system across its 50 residences. [ + ]
HammondCare expands rescued greyhound pilot
A pilot of rescued greyhounds visiting HammondCare aged care homes will be expanded so more older Australians can enjoy the experience. [ + ]
SA pilot highlights need for training in end-of-life care
An SA pilot project has highlighted the benefits of taking comprehensive and appropriate measures to improve palliative care in residential aged care. [ + ]
Centre for biological age reversal opens medical suite
'Chi Longevity' — a global centre of excellence for biological age reversal — has opened an inaugural medical suite in Singapore. [ + ]
ACQSC's hot water scalding clinical alert
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission recently issued a clinical alert on hot water scalding after a NSW incident where a patient died. [ + ]
Govt takes action to improve food standards
The Albanese government is increasing its commitment to improve food, nutrition and the dining experience in residential aged care. [ + ]
