by Ursula Thornquest | May 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Infection Prevention and Control Leads As of November 2020, the Australian Government legislated that all Australian Government funded residential aged care facilities must have an ongoing dedicated Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) lead on site who is a...
by Ursula Thornquest | Mar 17, 2021 | Residential Aged Care, RSL Care SA General
It’s Time to Care about Aged Care RSL Care SA is part of the Australian Aged Care Collaboration (AACC) that has been formed to demand big picture reform from the Australian Government following the recommendations of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality...
by Ursula Thornquest | Feb 8, 2021 | Residential Aged Care, Uncategorized
Last year 2020 was designated as the Year of the Nurse and Midwife by the World Health Organisation in recognition of the contributions they make, and the risks associated with nursing shortages. The Leadership Development Program (LDP) was launched as part of RSL...
by Ursula Thornquest | Jan 28, 2021 | Residential Aged Care, Uncategorized
When ageing parents need help or care When ageing parents need a higher level of support and help, it can be a very stressful and overwhelming time. It often helps to take a step back and evaluate how much help your parent(s) need with everyday life. Some key areas to...
by Ursula Thornquest | Oct 29, 2020 | Residential Aged Care
When it comes to choosing a suitable aged care facility for a loved one, it can be incredibly stressful and there can be enormous pressure to choose the ‘right’ facility. Often people find themselves on this search while on an emotional rollercoaster and without the...