Resources
Explore resources from a range of sources across the aged care sector - including government, research, academic and practice-based materials - curated by ARIIA to support evidence-informed practice and innovation.
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Mini nutritional assessment (MNA)
A screening measure from the Nestle Nutrition Institute created to evaluate the risk of malnutrition. This is recommended for periodic use to re-evaluate residents longitudinally to detect risks early.
Is your organization at risk for burnout?
This tool by the Workplace Strategies for Mental Health can help you assess your work-related stress which can contribute to burnout. (Clicking on the link will download a PDF.)
Am I at risk for burnout?
This tool by the Workplace Strategies for Mental Health can help you assess your work-related stress which can contribute to burnout. (Clicking on the link will download a PDF.)
Personal learning assessment
To assist in identifying your learning needs, complete the interactive ELDAC personal learning assessment and learning plan.
Primary Care Toolkit
This ELDAC toolkit supports primary care providers and teams by providing palliative care and advance care planning in the context of aged care. It includes management of disease symptoms, psychosocial and spiritual aspects of care, as well as effective coordination of services across the health system.
Residential aged care end of life care pathway
The Residential Aged Care End of Life Care Pathway from MetroSouth (Queensland Health) is a care plan that guides the provision of good quality end of life (terminal) care. It incorporates evidence and consensus-based best practice clinical management and care coordination for dying residents.
Forms to use in Aged Care
palliAGED provides a range of forms and tools to support case conferences, medication management, and self-care.
Emergency Planning and Management
palliAGED practice advice, tip sheets, and resources for managing handovers of care during a palliative care emergency and reducing the risk of inappropriate treatment near the end of life.
ELDAC After death audit (Version 2)
The interactive audit by ELDAC provides more detail on care provided to individual residents and families. A baseline audit can be completed for either the most recent five to ten deaths or within a certain timeframe.
ELDAC Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care Organisational Audit (Version 2)
Review existing clinical forms, tools, and care management practices against these ELDAC clinical domains. An interactive Advance Care Planning and Palliative Care Organisational Audit that can assist with achieving this action.