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This is part of a series of resources 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 is for people responsible for developing a clinical governance framework for an aged care service.
Historically, consumers have been passive recipients of healthcare services, receiving diagnoses and treatments without active involvement. Recently, that has changed, with co-design and person-centred care part of the treatment process. However, diagnosis has rarely been a domain for partnership (other than in history taking). The article identifies several challenges to consumer involvement, including communication barriers, lack of fit for purpose information, and mistrust or fear or health professionals.
Specific research into home care quality is in its infancy, relative to other care settings. This comprehensive study explores differences in healthcare outcomes between urban and rural home care settings, with a focus on two key quality metrics: hospital admissions and emergency room (ER) visit rates.
Is clinical governance lagging behind corporate governance, despite years of focus? This article argues that healthcare governance and management are still skewed towards corporate and administrative functions.
The Victorian Safety Culture Guide (VSCG), from Safer Care Victoria, supports healthcare leaders to measure and monitor their organisation’s safety culture; and is also a useful tool for other sectors to adapt and apply to develop their safety cultures.
Discover the true essence of Clinical Governance, going beyond policies, procedures, and compliance. Learn how your daily actions contribute to a stronger governance framework within your organization, and be inspired to connect with your personal "WHY"—whether it's quality, safety, or person-centred care that drives you. Kathy and Kate provide practical strategies you can implement immediately for quick wins, empowering you to make a meaningful impact in your role while enhancing patient care and safety.
Dr Cathy Balding and her guest, CEO Jenny Hall of Uniting SA - discuss Jenny's "ah-ha!" moment about why one of the most crucial elements in quality care is getting overlooked.
The Australasian Institute of Clinical Governance (AICG) is pleased to announce the launch of a newly adapted version of its Certificate in Clinical Governance, tailored specifically to address the unique healthcare needs of Pacific Island Countries and Territories (PICTs).
The Knowledge and Implementation Hub has gathered evidence on why clinical governance matters in aged care, along with learning and practical resources. These knowledge packages can support the aged care workforce in delivering safe, high-quality care to older Australians. If the concept of clinical governance is new to you, this short click-through learning module provides a simple overview of its role and value to the aged care organisation.
We know the critical role that healthcare governing boards play in driving improvements in care quality and safety. Cultivating board understanding and focus can be challenging, however. We are still a long way from all boards having the same comfort with clinical governance as they do with corporate governance. This article suggests four key actions to support boards to enact their responsibilities for care quality.
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