Resources

Artificial intelligence is increasingly playing a role in the care of older adults. This ARIIA information sheet on artificial intelligence is part of a series covering types of technology currently used in aged care.

This information sheet from KeepAble provides examples of performing bathing and hygiene-related activities independently using simple assistive devices such as a long-handled lotion applicator and long-reach nail scissors.

This information sheet from KeepAble provides examples of performing bathing independently using simple assistive devices such as long-handled sponge and long-handled toe washer. 

This information sheet from KeepAble provides examples of performing dressing activities independently using a button hook. 

An information sheet from KeepAble that illustrates how to perform dressing activities independently using a stick. 

The first in a series of Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission information sheets about clinical governance in aged care. This fact sheet introduces core concepts about clinical governance that aged care providers need to apply to their own services.

The second in a series of Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission information sheets that describes the links between clinical governance and the Aged Care Quality Standards. This fact sheet discusses the quality assessment and compliance monitoring processes as they relate to clinical governance and clinical quality and safety.

The third in a series of Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission information sheets about clinical governance in aged care that aim to help aged care providers meet their responsibilities for ensuring the quality and safety of clinical care. This fact sheet describes the six core elements of clinical governance where action is needed.

The fourth and last in a series of Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission information sheets about clinical governance in aged care. This fact sheet describes the main roles and responsibilities for clinical governance for different people working in an aged care service.

This discussion paper by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission assists aged care governing bodies to examine their organisation to ensure the delivery of inclusive and culturally safe care, that respects the individual needs, preferences, and expectations of each person. (Clicking on the link will download an MS Word doc.)