Quality indicators – where next: what, why & who?

At the beginning of the week the Australian Medical Association (AMA) released a report entitled, Position Statement On Resourcing Aged Care outlining its findings and recommendations for the sector. Through a critical examination of the sector at large the AMA has released a detailed report of the needs of the aged care sector, highlighting the... Read More

There’s a common misconception that pain is an inherent part of ageing, that as you get older and may develop health issues, pain is just something you’re going to have to deal with. But that’s not true, pain is often a symptom that can be managed with the correct interventions and treatments. Older people are... Read More

The role of a Nurse is ever-changing and any shift can bring a multitude of tasks that can leave you flat out with little time to break for a snack or a meal. It takes a special kind of person to be a nurse and that selflessness can see you putting your clients’ needs before... Read More