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Email reference: Operationalising Oral Health Compliance
Seeking: Residential care provider located in Sydney
To partner with: Oral health/Training and Technology Provider
Problem to be solved: Poor oral hygiene is a known, modifiable risk factor for aspiration pneumonia - the second leading cause of death in aged care. Without structured training, clinical monitoring, and audit ready documentation, facilities are at risk of non-compliance and residents are at risk of harm.
Solution to be tested/trialled/ piloted: We propose piloting an evidence-based structured oral health model combining workforce training, monthly Oral Health Therapist (OHT) visits, and a compliance tracking SaaS platform.
Brief description of the opportunity: The pilot site(s) will trial the platform and provide feedback to assist in the development, explore the application of the evidence-based assessment tools such as ROAG and Oral-5 within facility staffing models. The partner aged care provider will pilot a 3–6-month implementation of the digital oral health compliance platform within their facility. Care staff will receive one full-day hands-on oral care practical workshop and residents will receive monthly oral health therapist clinical rounds. The staff receive training in data collection to evaluate the platform’s effectiveness.
The benefit to the aged care provider: The platform supports compliance with Aged Care Quality Standards, helping the providers be audit-ready for the Aged Care Commission. It also aims to reduce hospitalizations and febrile days related to aspiration pneumonia, ultimately lowering care costs and improving outcomes for residents. This pilot provides subsidised access to the program and the opportunity to co-design and shape the platform to suit frontline workflows.