My Health Record opt-out period announced
The My Health Record opt-out period has been announced as 16 July to 15 October 2018, enabling Australians to opt-out before their digital health record is automatically created.
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MedMobile reduces medication round times for Amana Living
Safeguarding medication administration was a key priority for Amana Living when they implemented Telstra Health’s MedMobile application. By using the app, their organisation has not only reduced medication errors, they have also experienced a significant reduction in medication round times.
Read more >Community Connect is coming!
Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) is excited to announce the name of our next generation disability and community care solution, Community Connect.
Read more >Home Care Manager reduces travel expenses for South West Community Care
By utilising Home Care Manager and Mobile Care Worker software, West Australian community care provider South West Community Care reduced travel reimbursements by around $5000 per month.
Read more >Surveillance devices bring challenges in aged care
Families of aged care residents are increasingly installing surveillance devices in their loved one’s bedrooms, however their may be legal implications.
Read more >Virtual reality provides welcome distraction
Virtual reality is being used to help minimise the pain and discomfort experienced by aged care recipients during painful procedures, such as wound dressing.
Read more >Offline service information essential for seniors
A National Seniors report has revealed that the majority of older people make decisions about retirement and care services based on information from trusted advisers, rather than looking online.
Read more >Mobile-friendly clinical software enhances resident experience for RFBI
When Royal Freemasons Benevolent Institution (RFBI) implemented Clinical, Care and Medication Management software, they knew the charting functionality and added mobility would positively impact the way they worked. We spoke to Yvonne Donaldson, Clinical Systems Educator, to find out how using the software via tablet devices has benefited their staff and residents.
Read more >Long-range sensors to help monitor people with dementia
Antennas and long-range sensors have been installed around Launceston, with the hope to assist wearable devices to track the movements and locations of people with dementia.
Read more >Resident Manager simplifies Medicare claiming for Lynden Aged Care
Telstra Health – Aged, Disability & Community Care (ADCC) designed our new Resident Manager software to help residential aged care providers manage resident administration and Medicare claiming. We spoke with Ann Turnbull, CEO of Lynden Aged Care, to find out how Resident Manager is benefiting their organisation.
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