Publications
Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities – 2012
The aim of the revised Guiding Principles is to promote safe, quality use of medicines and appropriate medication management in RACFs. It is intended to assist RACFs to develop, implement and evaluate locally specific policies and procedures, support those involved in assisting residents, and support residents in the medication management process.
The Guiding Principles are based on best available evidence and are intended to be applicable to all residential settings. Their application must take into account relevant national, state and territory legislation and regulation, profession-specific licensing, guidelines and standards, and aged care accreditation standards and requirements.
- PDF printable version of the Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities (2012) (PDF 794 KB)
- HTML version of the Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities (2012)
Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities – A guide for residents and carers
The Guide answers questions to some key topics outlined in the Guiding Principles to assist residents and carers play an active part in the quality use and safe management of medicines.- PDF printable version of the Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities (2012) - A guide for residents and carers (PDF 209 KB)
- HTML version of the Guiding principles for medication management in residential aged care facilities (2012) - A guide for residents and carers
How to obtain additional copies
Additional copies of the Guiding Principles and the Guide for residents and carers can be obtained by contacting National Mailing and Marketing on (freecall) 1800 020 103 or by emailing National Mailing and Marketing (health@nationalmailing.com.au).
If you are having problems downloading the PDF documents please contact:
National Medicines Policy Development Section
Phone: (02) 6289 8023
Fax: (02) 6289 7499
Email: (nmp@health.gov.au)
Media releases
- Delivering More Aged Care Places For Eastern Melbourne
- $25 Million for accommodation for aged and disadvantaged
- Christmas message – remember to check in on your elderly relatives and neighbours
- 6,500 more aged care places for older Australians
- Boost for Home and Community Care in Western Australia
Program/Initiatives
- Better HealthCare Connections: Aged Care Multidisciplinary Care Coordination and Advisory Service Program
- Better Health Care Connections: Models for Short Term, More Intensive Health Care for Aged Care Recipients Program
- Encouraging Better Practice in Aged Care (EBPAC)
- Getting assistance from an SDAP Panel Member
- Service Development Assistance Panel Program Glossary
Publications
- 2012 National Aged Care Workforce Census and Survey – The Aged Care Workforce, 2012 – Final Report
- Australian Government Directory of Services for Older People 2012/13
- Interim Evaluation of the Northern Territory Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Aged Care Workforce Development Projects
- Consumer Directed Care Evaluation
- Australian Government response to Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Public Administration Report: Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia
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