LPA Blog
Assessing Risk and Vulnerability in Home Care: Why It Matters
Assessing risk and vulnerability in home care is essential for ensuring the safety and well-being of consumers. Understand the importance of robust assessment protocols, effective communication between care managers and clinicians, and adherence to regulatory guidelines.
Rethinking Home Care Models: Preparing for the Future of Aged Care in Australia
The aged care landscape in Australia is on the cusp of significant transformation. These forthcoming changes present a unique opportunity to elevate standards of quality and efficiency, ensuring the aged care sector thrives in this new era.
Why is Preparing for a Home Care Quality Review Important?
Preparing for a home care quality review is crucial for ensuring that providers' services meet the required standards and that clients receive the highest quality of care.
Enhancing Quality of Life with Professional Care Management Services
As our population ages, the importance of professional care management services becomes increasingly evident. With future models in Support at Home set to include both basic and complex care management, it's essential to recognise the value these services bring.
Understanding Australia’s 2024 Budget and Its Impact on Aged Care
The Australian national budget for 2024 brings significant changes and investments, particularly in the aged care sector. This year's budget includes substantial funding increases aimed at improving the quality of care, expanding services, and addressing workforce challenges in the aged care sector.
Navigating Sustainable Financial Management in Home Services
Discover essential principles of sustainable financial management tailored for home service providers. Learn actionable insights to optimise your financial practices and strengthen your business's resilience.
Enhancing Aged Care Services: Implementing the Quality Care Advisory Body (QCAB)
Learn how to navigate the QCAB reporting process as a home care provider, ensuring compliance and enhancing the quality of care for older Australians. Explore essential steps and strategies for submitting your first QCAB report by July 1st, 2024, while meeting legal requirements and improving governance arrangements.
Medication Management: Ensuring safety and compliance in home services
Medication management is a cornerstone of care in the dynamic world of aged care. Administering medications correctly isn't just about following a routine; it's about safeguarding lives and ensuring that each dose contributes positively to the health journey of our aging population.
Understanding and Managing Restrictive Practices in Home Services
In the realm of home care and support services, ensuring the well-being and rights of individuals is paramount. However, restrictive practices can sometimes blur the line of care. Home service providers need to navigate this delicate balance with care and precision.
Unlocking Success with CHSP Grant Application Support
The recent announcement of the Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) growth funding round has set the stage for more needed growth in service provision. LPA is here to assist you in applying for this much-needed growth funding, which closes on 31 May 2024.
Code of Conduct for Aged Care and Banning Orders
Learn how the Code of Conduct for Aged Care and Banning Orders pertains to service categories and staff within aged care organisations. Discover insights into the application of the Code across various service types and provider roles.
What the 2023-24 budget means for Home Care
Deciphering what the 2023-24 budget announcement means for in home aged care services and older Australians.
