LPA Blog
Consultancy Success Story: MacDonnell Regional Council aged care services, MacCare.
The driving force behind Lorraine Poulos and Associates (LPA) is the way we work with service providers in the human service sector.
Significant Staff Shortages In Aged Care
Earlier today multiple news outlets including 9News and The Guardian announced that government projections have identified the Top 10 jobs that will need a new influx of trained workers in the coming five years.
A Common Complaint: A Lack of Consultation and Communication
Effective care services go beyond just knowledge and expertise, but rather include a holistic and systematic approach that incorporates client interaction and experience.
The delay of the Support at Home Program and what it means for your service
The Labor Government has announced that it would move the start date of the Support at Home program from 1 July 2023 to July 2024.
How the ‘Support At Home’ Program will impact Care/Case Managers.
The ‘Support at Home’ Program will fundamentally change the role of Case/Care Managers.
Recognising the signs of decline
In recent months, I have been assisting providers in the area of clinical governance, which is a relatively new concept not only in aged care but also in healthcare.
Developing strong relationships with GPs
Recently I held a seminar on clinical governance in-home care which drew attendees from a variety of settings with the majority being home care package providers.
How to prepare for the new quality standards
At Lorraine Poulos and Associates, we are currently developing an easy mapping document to assist providers to understand and implement the changes.
Keeping your head when all around you are losing theirs
“Please Lorraine, can you tell the government to stop making changes? We can’t keep up!”
Managing medicines safely in the home
I am often asked about medication management in community care. As a registered nurse I consider this to be very important.
Putting Safety First
With the predicted increase in community services delivering more high-level care, the onus will be on providers to have the appropriate clinical governance systems in place.
