Mar 10, 2019

“Just Say Sorry For Goodness Sake”, says Toby Hall, CEO StVincent’s Health Australia

Just say sorry for goodness sake. After all we are only human and mistakes happen from time to time. But why do some organisations struggle to say sorry when they make a mistake? Hear from Toby Hall, CEO, St Vincent’s Health Australia who says “If you take money from dead peoples bank accounts – say sorry. If you charge them for doing nothing – say sorry. If your institution has committed abuse against anyone – say sorry.”

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The Importance of Influenza Vaccination – Aged Care

The Importance of Vaccination When it comes to older Australians, contracting the flu can have deadly consequences, and being vaccinated before the winter months can make all the difference to the wellbeing of an elderly loved one. Hear from expert in the field Professor Robert Booy. Read More

Assisting With Oral Care – One of the Least Liked Tasks

Yesterday my friend rang me asking if I knew of any subsidised dental service her father could access.  He had difficulty eating his meals and didn’t want people seeing his condition so was feeling isolated. He could not afford to pay for private dental treatment and feared he would lose his independence. Coincidentally, this month’s The... Read More

What’s The Big Deal With Soft Eggs In Aged Care?

A lot, it seems! When The Lantern Project decided to explore soft eggs in aged care, who would have thought about the complexities, variance and struggles residential facilities face? We found that one risk averse person can affect the outcome for residents.  And there are many points between the hen and resident where risk aversiveness... Read More
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