22 March 2021 Residential aged care facilities (including MPS and NATSIFACP services) are required to have Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) leads in each residential
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety Final Report highlighted dementia care and use of restrictive practices as areas for immediate attention. Residential
Media Release: 18 March 2021 LASA is calling for major Government moves on residential and home care, with predictions up to 65 per cent of
The Queensland Government has updated their advice to Aged Care Providers in Queensland (Aged Care Direction No. 25). From 12pm 19 March 2021: There are
Press Release: 19 March 2021 In this edition What’s new: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine: Information on side-effects with second dose New resources on the AstraZeneca COVID-19
An update of the schedules for residential and home care fees and charges and subsidies and supplements will take effect from 20 March 2021. The new schedules
The National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program) will include new quality indicators from 1 July 2021: pressure injuries physical restraint unplanned weight loss falls
Press release: 18 March 2021 This newsletter provides important information on matters affecting the aged care sector, including aged care initiatives, programs and processes. We
A French initiative has people typing letters to aged care residents around the world to alleviate loneliness during the pandemic. The scheme is called 1
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