New Labor Government Aged Care Policies: What it means for Australian Aged Care
The landscape for Australian aged care is changing as they welcome their new Labor government. Many are expecting the newly elected party to deliver their promise as per what has been campaigned. The Labor Party is initiating measures to achieve the following …
Nursing Staff Perspectives: Key Takeaways from the Director of Nursing Conference
The Director of Nursing Conference 2022 enabled us to gain a better understanding of a nursing staff job and insights on: What nurses are experiencing and current challenges What they are looking for in a job Actions nursing facilities can take to …
Meeting the needs of Aged Care; today and into the future with Zipline and Amana Living
The Aged Care industry faces a host of challenges, from immediate needs of their staff and residents to ensuring they’re future-proofing their facility for tomorrow. This was the topic of Inside Ageing’s webinar, where past winners of the Future of Ageing Awards …
Responding to Staffing Crisis as a US Nursing Home
We are about to witness the closure of over 400 US nursing homes this year, with the staffing crisis as one of the driving factors. Since 2015, more than 1,000 nursing facilities have ceased operations with approximately 45,000 residents being displaced. Several …
Aged Care Workers on Strike: First in the Industry
Labour shortages, low wages, and changing consumer expectations has led to thousands of aged care workers to go on strike on the 10th May, in the first ever strike of it’s kind. “We have rarely seen industrial action in the aged care …
How USA Nursing Homes Can Prepare Themselves for the New Standards
COVID-19 has surfaced a lot of issues associated with nursing homes, of which the lack of staff and substandard care are some of the driving factors. Based on a KFF analysis, at least 23% of all COVID-related deaths in the USA comes …
How Australian Organisations Can Adapt to Changing Aged Care Regulations
Many organisations perceive the COVID-19 pandemic as a deterrent to their economy and workplace practices. However, it’s a golden opportunity for Australian aged care organisations to adapt and think differently. In a way, this article talks about future-proofing Australian aged care organisations …
6 Effective Tools That All Australian Healthcare Organisations Need
The workloads and expectations on healthcare organisations have grown exponentially, especially in these trying times. Given the industry is heavily understaffed, existing personnel have to cope with long working hours while delivering quality service. Healthcare standards have also advanced where one anticipates …
Your Ultimate Guide to Home Care Management in Australia
According to The Australian Bureau of Statistics, elderly projected proportion to those under 15 will be standing near 25% by 2021. With a rapidly ageing population in Australia, senior home care management thrives. Besides, we have yet to discover the sheer potential …
The Importance of Workforce Vaccination Management System in Australia
Australia’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout has begun since late February 2021. Today, employees working in high-risk environments are required to be vaccinated in order to protect the vulnerable and broader community. For instance, aged care and healthcare workers. The government has also been …