by AutumnCare | Jan 3, 2023 | AutumnCare News
New Quality Indicators As you are no doubt aware, the Mandatory National Aged Care Quality Indicator Program (NQIP) is being expanded. Providers must start collecting data as of 1 April 2023, this data will then need to be reported at the end of that quarter. ... 
by AutumnCare | Nov 15, 2017 | Conferences & Exhibitions, Industry News
Ahead of ITAC next week we’re looking at the exciting technology advancements that will be on display. Socialisation Robots The use of robots in aged care has been a discussion point for many years now. However, there are so many potential applications for... 
by Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Nursing Notes
The largest organ in the body… Skin accounts for 15% of a person’s overall body weight. The skin’s three layers, Epidermis (Outer), Dermis (Middle), and subcutaneous tissue are responsible for: Protecting the body, from mechanical damage, from UV... 
by Admin | Jun 7, 2017 | Nursing Notes
A study by Help the Aged in 2008 identified that ”Older people are more likely to experience pain, less likely to complain about it and less likely to comply with medication”. (Schofield and Reid, 2006). Although hard to quantify, research suggests that up...