How hospital stays could be reduced for older patients
01 August, 2024New research conducted by Flinders University has revealed one key way that hospital stays could be minimised for older patients.
Having onsite pharmacists in aged care homes
19 July, 2024Credentialed pharmacists can now be employed to work onsite in residential aged care homes, following changes that came into effect on 1 July 2024.
The top 10 signs of adverse drug events in older people
18 July, 2024Older people who use psychotropic medications can be significantly harmed by adverse events and side-effects.
Rolling out aged care vaccinations through pharmacies
20 June, 2024A pharmacy vaccination program has been successfully rolled out for aged care residents across northern Queensland.
Telehealth for aged care home residents accessing GPs
07 June, 2024Mobile teleheath carts have been rolled out at residential aged care homes in North Queensland.
Why rural pharmacists are key to home-based palliative care
10 April, 2024New research has revealed the key role that pharmacists play in supporting home-based palliative care patients.
'Embedded' pharmacists could help shape aged care systems: study
02 November, 2023Monash University has conducted research into the impact of 'embedding' pharmacists onsite at residential aged care facilities.
Research highlights the role of technology in medication safety
30 September, 2022A new project led by Macquarie University will demonstrate how sophisticated and user-friendly IT systems can improve the management of medication.
