The Importance of Teams, Teamwork and Team Leadership - Walmsley House - Presbyterian Support Southland
Traditionally, health prevention and cure have always been the aim for the healthcare industry. Consequently it is the one industry that faces continuous pressures to improve quality and the one with the fastest‐growing interest in quality. Enter the audit process.
Chaffey Aged Care’s Experience - Benchmarking & Accreditation
Chaffey Aged Care is a rural not-for-profit residential aged care facility located in Merbein in Victoria and opened its doors in September 2007. Chaffey provides 71 residential aged care places catering to the needs of permanent, respite and palliative residents as well as 7 beds dedicated to the transition care...
Nambucca Valley Care’s Successful Skin Tear Initiative
Nambucca Valley Care (NVC) - Autumn Lodge has successfully integrated proactive systems and reduced the amount and complexity of skin tears over the past year by 59% and achieved a 66% reduction in skin tears over the quarter alone.
St Carthage’s Community Care - Bloke’s Bus Group
The Bloke’s Bus Group was established two years ago now, after discussions with a carer who felt there weren’t enough services available that offered variety and spontaneity, that were specifically tailored to men. The service is essentially respite for carers with the recipient/client being over the age of 65.
A Comprehensive Approach to Medication Administration - Vincent Court
The safe management and administration of medications is essential for residential aged care facilities particularly when many residents receive multiple medications due to their complex care needs and various health conditions. Medication errors can lead to adverse events and have a potential to cause significant harm to residents.
