Growing pressures in aged care call for new thinking

Healthcare IT News May 3, 2023
Pauline Soo

The mandate for aged care facilities to have a registered nurse on site around the clock kicks in this July and Datacom’s Health Director Pauline Soo says attention now needs to turn to new ways of supporting staff and easing growing pressures.

In an already stretched aged care sector, news of recent aged care centre closures is concerning.

Blame for the closures has been directed at the pending legislative requirements which mean from July aged care facilities must have a registered nurse on-site around the clock.

The sector is already struggling for staff and the mandate will only add to demand and increase pressure on existing staff to work more hours.

While there has been significant pushback from parts...

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