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Revenue leakage is a silent but substantial challenge affecting many industries, and Australian aged care is no exception. Revenue leakage is the loss of revenue due to inefficiencies, errors, or missed opportunities, and it can undermine financial sustainability and jeopardise an aged care provider’s ability to deliver optimal care.
In aged care, precision and efficiency in handling information aren’t optional; they are vital. Spreadsheets might feel like a reliable and familiar tool, but they come with limitations. Here, we share why aged care facilities should consider a purpose-built platform like our Mirus Metrics platform for managing AN-ACC processes and much more.
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At the recent Aged Care Workforce Leaders conference in Sydney on September 11 and 12, we facilitated breakout sessions with senior aged care leaders who tackled some of the most pressing issues in workforce management in aged care sectors. With staff shortages, unplanned leave, and cultural challenges at the forefront, the workshop sessions fostered dynamic conversations around innovation and strategy. In this blog, we share some of those insights.
The aged care and home care sectors in Australia are currently experiencing major reforms and providers are grappling with a lack of clear information regarding the new Support at Home model, even three years after the Royal Commission. This ongoing uncertainty, coupled with shifting implementation dates, has left many feeling like they are “planning in the dark”.
From 1 October, the AN-ACC price will include new weightings for each class’s NWAU in addition to the indexation to the National Efficient Price. Here we unpack further what these changes mean for your facility.
In our August Webinar, our panel explored the use of technology and its ability to deliver tangible outcomes, particularly those that benefit residents. Let’s take a closer look at each panel member’s technology journey and the strategies they’ve employed to balance operational demands with meaningful results.
The Department of Health and Aged Care (DoHAC) are now encouraging all residential aged care providers to offer their residents and their representatives a monthly care statement from 1 October 2024. This voluntary period provides the perfect opportunity for providers to embed a new process prior to the statements becoming mandatory.
A recent survey of 211 aged care providers from 175 organisations revealed uncertainty around AN-ACC and care minute strategies. The findings highlight areas of progress and opportunities for further support, particularly in efficiency, resource allocation, and data management.
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