Blog & Research Insights
Evidence-based insights on reducing hospital readmissions and improving client outcomes
The Support at Home Monthly Contact Rule, Explained
At least one direct care management activity per participant each month, of at least 15 minutes. Who it applies to, who it does not, and how to evidence it.
Aged Care Act 2024: What the Statement of Rights Means for Providers
The Statement of Rights is not directly enforceable in court, but s 24(2) places a positive duty on providers. What evidence of reasonable and proportionate steps looks like.
Recognising and Responding to Deterioration Under Standard 5
Outcomes 5.4 and 5.5 make responding to deterioration — including psychological and cognitive change — enforceable. How detection, escalation and SIRS timeframes fit together.
Evidencing Social Connection Under the Strengthened Standards
s 23(12) and Standard 1, Action 1.1.2(f) make social connection a provider responsibility. What auditable evidence of a social-connection strategy looks like.
Loneliness, AI, and the Question the ABC Did Not Quite Ask
A structured response to the ABC News feature on AI in Australian aged care. The evidence base for proactive contact is settled. The genuine research question is different.