by Donna Cross & Carrie Akhurst | Newsletter
For many aged care managers and their team, the winter months have been busy with reports and day-to-day operations. It can feel much like a hurdler – trying to overcome several obstacles in the shortest possible time. September is likely to be another pivotal month...
by Donna Cross & Carrie Akhurst | Newsletter
The recent Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission Sector Performance Report findings for the Jan – March QTR identified that over a quarter of providers audited in the period failed at least one requirement of Standard 2 (Assessment and Care Planning), with...
by Donna Cross & Carrie Akhurst | Newsletter
Happy New (Financial) Year! Like many providers, we were busy with the EOFY rush of reports, budgeting, and responding to quotes, especially for training and auditing with organisations looking to utilise 23-24 funds. Hence the newsletter is a little late this month...
by Donna Cross & Carrie Akhurst | Newsletter
Well, we did say it was coming, but boy… neither Carrie, I, or our team thought the month of June would literally be a whirlwind of ambulances, hospitals and the dreaded ‘C' word! I have experienced first-hand the health system in chaos and the impact on...
by Donna Cross & Carrie Akhurst | Newsletter
Autumn has arrived in earnest – and along with it, a rise in respiratory infections: Influenza, RSV and COVID infection rates are all significantly increasing in the broader community. If you haven't reviewed your outbreak plans and infection prevention and control...
by Donna Cross & Carrie Akhurst | Newsletter
Recently we have been working with many small independent aged care providers, helping them prepare for Quality Reviews. One thing that stood out to us is the passion and ‘heart' that providers and their teams have for the work they do. We know how much work...
