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Clinicians Page: A - Z

A - Z listing of resources for Aged Care Clinicians.

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Resources for aged care clinicians are listed alphabetically below but can also be found by topic and resource type.

In an effort to provide resources that meet the needs of aged care clinicians we have provided a Resource Evaluation Form (RTF 355 KB) and appreciate your feedback on any of these resources you have used in your work. Feedback on this site is also welcomed.

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Advice on Viral Gastroenteritis in Aged Care Facilities

www.dh.sa.gov.au/pehs/publications/gastro-aged-care-jan05new.pdf
www.arphs.govt.nz/Services/DC/Disease/NLV_OutbreaksJan05.pdf
www.health.vic.gov.au/ideas/diseases/gas_ill_index.htm

Age friendly principles and practices – Managing older people in the health service environment

This report establishes an overarching national framework for health services and their management of older people. AHMAC Care of Older Australians Working Group

http://www.health.vic.gov.au/acute-agedcare/

Aged Care Core Component in Undergraduate Nursing Curricula – Principles Paper

Outlines desirable aged care content for inclusion in undergraduate nursing curricula, appropriate resources/materials to support the principles; barriers to the future implementation of principles and resources; and future strategies for implementation of the principles.

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/ageing-workforce-curricula.htm

The Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza

This page contains links to the current, and previous plans for managing pandemic influenza in Australia.

Australian Medicines Handbook & Drug Choice Companion: Aged Care

Designed for clinical care professionals in the provision of quality use of medicines for older people.
https://www.amh.net.au/index.php?page=product_list
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Best practice approaches to minimise functional decline in the older person across the acute, sub acute and residential aged care settings.

Guidelines developed to assist practitioner and patient decisions about appropriate healthcare for specific clinical circumstances. AHMAC Care of Older Australians Working Group
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/acute-agedcare/

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Clinical IT Trials

Investigating how clinical IT applications or tools can support and improve care.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-rescare-clinitfly.htm

Continence Management

National Continence Management Strategy resources
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Continence-4
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From Hospital to Home – Improving care outcomes for older people

A national action plan for improving the care of older people across the aged care continuum. AHMAC Care of Older Australians Working Group
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/acute-agedcare/
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A Guide for Assessing Older People in Hospitals

A practical resource to assist with the comprehensive assessment of older people in hospital. AHMAC Care of Older Australians Working Group
http://www.health.vic.gov.au/acute-agedcare/

Guidelines for Medication Management in Residential Aged Care Facilities

Improved outcomes through the quality use of medicines.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/nmp-pdf-resguide-cnt.htm
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Infection control guidelines for the prevention of transmission of infectious diseases in the health care setting

Outlines the principles involved in, and the procedures necessary for, the prevention of the transmission of infectious diseases in the health care setting.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/icg-guidelines-index.htm

Guidelines for the prevention and control of influenza outbreaks in residential care facilities

Provide national best practice guidelines for staff of public health units for preventing, defining and managing outbreaks of influenza in Residential Care Facilities in Australia during interpandemic periods.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/cda-pubs-other-flu_guidel.htm

Influ-Info Influenza Kit for Aged Care

To assist care managers to implement influenza control planning.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-publicat-influinfo.htm
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JBI Aged Care Clinical Fellowships

Assisting health professionals to acquire practical knowledge and skills in promoting best practice and in leading others in improving clinical practice in aged care.

http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/clinschols/

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Medical care of older persons in residential aged care facilities, (the silver book) 4th edition

The Silver Book is designed primarily to provide guidance to general practitioners in their care of older persons in aged care homes. It also provides guidance to aged care home staff in understanding the role of the GP in a multi-disciplinary team and how various assessment tools could be integrated into daily practice. Covers general approaches to medical care of residents (principles, assessment, advance care planning, palliative care, medication management) and common clinical conditions.

http://www.racgp.org.au/guidelines/silverbook
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National Aged Care Workforce Census and Survey – Reports 2003-04

The Department of Health and Ageing, acting on behalf of the Aged Care Workforce Committee, commissioned a census and survey of aged care facilities and their employees.

The objective of the Census and Survey is to help industry identify the workforce profile of the aged care sector and to assist the industry in planning future directions and needs.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/content/ageing-workforce-workforcerep.htm

NATFRAME

Documentation manual for residential aged care homes to support care planning and communication
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-rescare-natframe.htm
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The PMG Kit for Aged Care
An Implementation Kit to accompany The Australian Pain Society's Pain in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Management strategies.

Pain in Residential Aged Care Facilities: Management Strategies

The guidelines assist identification and assessment of pain.

http://www.apsoc.org.au/news.php?scode=9e2c2n

Self-directed Learning package – order form

For aged care homes who were unable to participate in the implementation workshops

http://www.pallcare.org.au

Palliative Approach to Aged Care in Undergraduate Nursing Curricula

One of the resources being developed as part of the palliative care curriculum for undergraduates project
http://www.pcc4u.org

Palliative Approach Resource Kit

To support implementation of the new competency units for a palliative care approach
http://www.cshisc.com.au/

Preventing Falls and Harm from Falls in Older People: Best Practice Guidelines for Australian hospitals and residential aged care facilities

A series of guidelines and supporting material on prevention and reducing harm from falls.
http://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/internet/safety/publishing.nsf/Content/falls
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Restraint Decision Making Tool

Assisting staff and management in residential aged care facilities to make informed decisions in relation to the use or non use of restraint, in responding at risk behaviours.
http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/ageing-decision-restraint.htm
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