Aged care workers
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Fri 19th April 2013
ITAC 2013 will provide key content and opportunities for individuals and organisations with an interest in the aged care sector. International and national experts will present on a range of topics related to the conference theme. Presentations will also focus on the broad business and strategic issues facing an industry dealing with multiple challenges in an environment of substantial reform.The theme of the conference is Consumer Centric Service Delivery: driving the efficiency gain.
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Tue 14th August 2012
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Tue 14th August 2012
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Wed 27th June 2012
Very elderly seniors are the target of a new initiative making use of the latest communication technologies to improve their health.The Challenge: Social isolation amongst Australia’s oldest citizens contributing significantly to their health problems and reliance on the health system.The Approach: Use of touch tablet technology and an app that allows ease of communication amongst socially isolated seniors, including their care managers.The Outcomes: Indications that use of the technology in combination with participants meeting in...
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Mon 23rd April 2012
The Australian Governance and Quality Conference is being held on 24 and 25 May 2012 at the Hilton on the Park, Melbourne.The Patient, the Population and the Politics
Towards equity and quality in healthcareThe two-day conference will explore contemporary themes in the governance of health services within the context of current health reform. A key focus will be the strategic allocation of resources to promote equity and quality of services. The conference will outline theoretical and practical approaches to addressing the changing...
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Tue 6th March 2012
Google Maps has found a home in aged care as Western Australia’s Silver Chain links in-house software with the internet giant, leading to better patient outcomes and cost savings. Joshua Gliddon reports. The Challenge: Deliver timely care to over 40,000 clients scattered across Western Australia. The Approach: Silver Chain developed a custom suite of applications and integrated Google Maps, providing real-time routing and tracking for carers. The Outcomes: Up to 50 percent reduction in distances travelled by carers, and significant...
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Fri 2nd March 2012
A National conference focused solely on the implementation and delivery of the Australian governments transition care program
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Thu 1st March 2012
Leverage knowledge from the experiences of falls prevention experts from each major setting; hospitals, community and residential aged care.
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Wed 22nd February 2012
Social isolation is a serious problem for seniors. Common technology, however, can help them connect with their carers – and with other people.
The Challenge: To use readily available technology to help seniors connect with carers and peers. The Approach: An iMac, broadband and Skype software. The Outcomes: The trial group has not only connected with carers, but also formed an ad-hoc social network. The Lessons Learned: Smart technological solutions can be funded within existing financial constraints. The Upside for: Clinicians: Carers are...
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- Wendy Carroll
- Andrew Moore
- Therese Cubis
- Terry Hannan
- Ruth Skinner-Smith
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