Sean Matthews MAICD

STAY AHEAD OF THE PACK Despite delays in the government's implementation of the new Aged Care Standards, QPS Benchmarking clients remain ahead of the curve. Our proactive approach ensures readiness for seamless adaptation, keeping us on track with our original plans. #AgedCare #QualityStandards #Adaptability #NewAgedCareStandards #NewAgedCareAct #AgedCareAct #AgedCareAustralia

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Is your Home Care organisation struggling to keep up with compliance in the digital age? Don't worry, our FREE on-demand webinar is here to help 🏠💻 In this 30 minute session, you'll learn: ✅ Key challenges in Home Care and compliance with the Aged Care Quality Standards ✅ The regulatory landscape and areas for improvement ✅ Digitised compliance – what does this mean? ✅ Five ways to improve compliance management in your organisation If you want to enhance your Home Care service delivery with expert insights and practical solutions, watch the webinar today. Watch it here 👇 https://lnkd.in/gQsuUetc #Ideagen #IdeagenCompliSpace #HomeCare #AgedCare #Compliance

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Do you want to elevate your care standards and operational efficiency in Home Care? 🏠💻 Tune into our FREE on-demand webinar to gain valuable insights around: ✅ The importance of compliance and the relationship to providing proper care for consumers ✅ Key challenges in service delivery and requirements under the Aged Care Quality Standards ✅ Common roadblocks for a mobile workforce and practical tips on how to combat issues to improve service delivery If you want to take your skills to the next level, watch the webinar today. Access it here 👇 https://lnkd.in/g8s9JHWv #Ideagen #IdeagenCompliSpace #HomeCare #AgedCare #Compliance

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Aged care regulator to increase audits as one-third of home care operators found to be non-compliant. Last December it is reported 32% of home care providers compliant with mandatory care minutes with RNs care minutes shortfall in particular highlighted in the report.

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Telstra Health's suite of connected digital solutions for residential aged care providers are transforming care by: ✔️Offering a holistic view of medications, assessments, care plans, admissions, funding management, and business processes; ✔️Enhancing clinical governance by standardising care processes and implementing customised assessment and care planning frameworks; and ✔️Increasing confidence for delivering exceptional care to older Australians. Discover how one solution has saved an Adelaide-based aged care provider an average of 10 hours per day on documentation: https://loom.ly/N2n14TE

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TECHNOLOGY AUDITS - WHY ?? Do a technology audit. Consider how the organisation’s various technology systems support a central approach to management and data insights. Read more here ⤵️ https://lnkd.in/g4dpfuqg #DigitalInnovation #DigitalTransformation #AgedCare #HealthTech‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍

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It's not too late to register for Tuesday's webinar on CentroQMS Modules. You'll love meeting Sunjay if you haven't already! The session is perfect for those in search of a #qualitymanagementsystem for their NDIS or Aged Care business, or Centro customers that may need a refresher. Save your seat here: https://buff.ly/3y0m47g #webinar #CentroQMS #modules #knowledgetesting #internalaudit #continousimprovement #businessrisks #riskmitigation #selfassessments #compliance #qualitymanagementsystem

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This years Health & Aged Care Procurement Conference is jam-packed with great content. Here is the line up of topics from all our speakers. Responsible Procurement: Emerging stronger by embracing challenging times and a broader supply side agenda. A financial analysis of the state of the aged care sector today … and debrief on the federal govt Aged Care Task Force 2024. From CE Marking to ‘European Medical Device Regulation’ (EMDR) – The Product Revolution reducing manufacturers and effecting your procurement in ANZ. CASE STUDY: Responsible Procurement at Health Share Victoria. The Growing Role of AI and Big Data in Healthcare. Q&A Panel : What are the few biggest challenges facing procurement in this sector day-to-day? Are there core answers we can all deploy? Being ahead of the game : new drugs, changing prevalence of disease, and personalisation will change the procurement landscape. CASE STUDY: How the largest Aged Care provider in Australia works to deliver Responsible Procurement. CASE STUDY: How CSL aim to build supply chain resilience in the most responsible way. CATEGORY CASE STUDY – Responsible Procurement in action Healthshare NSW. How Responsible Procurement can support the challenges in the Aged Care sector. Can the Aged Care sector afford a socially responsible procurement program during a time of severe economic challenge? Uber for Health CASE STUDY. Embracing instant service for office consumables, responsibly COS office supplies CASE STUDY. An Aged Care Procurement Success Story. Bed Automation: Revolutionizing Pressure Injury Prevention and Staff Safety & Workload in Aged Care. Food & Catering: Look beyond the headline price when investing in food service equipment. The power of modern Waste Management – sustainable, compliant and cost-effective category management. Managing the supply side challenge at the hospital level. The shift to Value-Based Procurement. CASE STUDY: Health Procurement Challenges in Practice. Not registered yet? Complimentary tickets to the first 100 BUYERS to register - get in quick ✅ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://lnkd.in/g8RHDqBX

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In this episode of the Profitable NDIS Provider podcast, hear Tania and Paul as they discuss top tips for managing compliance in your NDIS business. Learn how to develop a compliance culture, embed it into daily activities, and create a framework for ongoing improvement. Don’t miss out on these expert insights to help you minimise non-compliance risks and enhance your practices. Listen to the full episode on our website! https://lnkd.in/gk53s2pC #NDISCompliance #Podcast #NDIS #NDISBusiness #NDISProvider #NDISAustralia #NDISBusiness #SDA #SIL #Consultant #NDISConsultant #TGC #TaniaGomezConsulting

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Happy Hand Hygiene Day! 👐 At Cura Day Hospitals Group, we prioritise the health and safety of our patients, staff, and communities by following the ‘5 moments of hand hygiene’ recommend by Hand Hygiene Australia. This means you will see us wash our hands before touching a patient or person, before and after a procedure, and after touching a patient/person or their environment. We monitor our commitment to hand hygiene using observational audits (watching) our staff preform these behaviours. We’re proud to share that our Audit Two – 2024 resulted in a score of 89.1% surpassing the national standard of 87.5%. Let’s celebrate this day by remembering the importance of hand hygiene (clean hands). It’s a simple yet powerful way to protect yourself, your loved ones and others from germs and illness. #HandHygiene #WorldHandHygieneDay #InfectionPrevention #CleanHands #Safety #HealthandSafety

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Unlock the secrets of Aged Care planning with our comprehensive eBook. Discover the critical first step of assessment by the Aged Care Assessment Team and craft a smart funding strategy to safeguard your investments. Don’t leave your golden years to chance—plan and prepare with essential documents, ensuring you can afford the care you deserve.

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Is maintaining cleanliness and preventing infections a constant challenge at your aged care facility? We’ve created a free ebook that provides practical solutions and innovative strategies to elevate your facility's hygiene and laundry protocols. Inside you'll find: • Real-world solutions to overcome specific challenges in infection prevention and cleanliness. • Cutting-edge laundry technology that saves you time and resources. • Innovative operational approaches to optimise efficiency and reduce costs. By implementing these strategies, you can: • Proactively prevent the spread of infections. • Create a safer environment for your residents and staff. • Foster peace of mind for residents' families. Download the ebook here: https://lnkd.in/gaxPfax7 #agedcare #facilitymanagement #healthcaretechnology

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UTILISE TECHNOLOGY & DATA MANAGEMENT TOOLS TO SUPPORT BETTER CARE The use of innovative sensor technology and data collection and analysis may support the focus on those who need care the greatest. I think care minutes are extremely important when used for those in high need not all people who currently reside in Aged care would need this attention. Quality of care is key … leveraging technology to support the RN and care staff shortages may assist to utilise existing resources to support high level of care all Aged care providers strive to achieve. Interested in everyone’s thoughts on this subject.

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xpenses in the aged care sector are a critical focus for organizations aiming to balance cost savings with high-quality care. Smaller and regional aged Aged care homes encounter unique challenges in cost management and government funding. Leveraging procurement specialists like S.T.A.R Procurement is key to swiftly identifying savings on various expenditure items. S.T.A.R Procurement offers tailored solutions, delivering tangible savings of up to 30% off baseline costs for organizations such as Healthia Limited, Tristar Medical, and Capitol Health. By cascading these savings to associated entities, procurement not only cuts costs but also aids in achieving strategic goals, enhancing efficiency, and ensuring compliance. Over the last 6 months, S.T.A.R Procurement has achieved significant savings in categories like stationery (25%), printing (30%), utilities (25%), and medical consumables (15%). Implementing procurement improvements is a straightforward process yielding substantial benefits without extensive consulting hours. External procurement support can provide a cost-effective boost to strategic objectives compared to internal resources.

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You'll find out the regulatory requirements you may need to consider when developing a product or service for the aged care sector, and the answers to many other questions, in our 'Industry Essentials for Working with Aged Care' modules. The modules are free and take approximately 30 minutes to watch. You'll also find links to additional useful information. Explore the modules: 💻 https://zurl.co/ajQ4 #AgedCareSector #AgedCareInnovation #Technology #Innovation

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