National Aged Care Staffing and Skills Mix Project Report 2016

The 2016 National Aged Care Staffing and Skills Mix Project Report by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) provides an evidence-based framework for staffing in residential aged care. It recommends a minimum of 4 hours and 18 minutes of care per resident daily, delivered by a workforce comprising 30% Registered Nurses, 20% Enrolled Nurses, and 50% Personal Care Workers. The study highlights that current staffing levels are insufficient, leading to missed care and compromised resident outcomes. It emphasizes the need for legislated staffing ratios to ensure safe, high-quality care for Australia's aging population.