Nearly 245,000 older people (Indigenous Australians aged 50 and over, and non-Indigenous Australians aged 65 and over) died between July 2012 and June 2014. This report presents information on the cause of death patterns, and any aged care services they used before their death. This is the first time this analysis has been done in […]
Category Archives: Aged Care Facilities
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Mar
Mar
Falls are a significant cause of harm to older people. The rate, intensity and cost of falls identify them as a national safety and quality issue. The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (ACSQHC) is charged with leading and coordinating improvements in the safety and quality of health care nationally, and has […]
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Dec
Dec
For many patients or elderly people who are bedridden patient positioning aids are a necessity for their day to day life. For these individuals that require assistance with turning or repositioning while laying down, an integrated on-bed positioning system like the Vendlet V5+ is an excellent option. This unique positioning solution allows for carers to […]
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Nov
Nov
Fall prevention equipment is one of the most important avenues an aged care home can invest in when it comes to providing safety and support to someone at risk of falling. The Elsi Smart Floor Monitoring System is a system available from HLS Healthcare that is proven to help reduce and detect falls in care […]
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Aug
Aug
These top 5 tips for selecting aged care equipment suppliers should help you as you evaluate suppliers for a wide variety of equipment. Because we’ve implemented the changes that have been suggested to us by our customers over the years, we’ve seen first hand how important these areas of focus are. The nursing home is […]
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Jul
Jul
Outfitting your aged care facility with the right aid equipment takes diligence and an understanding of modern technological concepts. You want to be sure you’re getting the equipment you need at a fair price, all the while not disrupting day-to-day operations too much during the installation process. Because there are so many new products on […]
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Jul
Jul
If you work in healthcare or managed care for aged or disabled persons, it’s important to have access to technology and aids that can make your job easier. Among all of the various ways that advancements in technology can help aged care centers, hospitals, and other care providers, HLS Healthcare offers a broad selection of […]
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Jun
Jun
Aged care facilities face daily challenges in the routine care of disabled and elderly patients who require assistance with getting up, walking around, and adjusting their position when lying down. To meet these challenges, many newer products have been developed that can be put to use immediately, to reduce the risk of injuries sustained by […]
