Lynette Purton, PHT Abstract Primary Health Tasmania’s Local has developed and implemented a comprehensive, state-wide, evidenced based care coordination program, designed for frail aged and older people with complex chronic conditions. The main aim was to; provide client centred...
- October 6, 2015
Sue Atkinson, Island Care Abstract Do our residents still want bingo, skittles, uninviting morning teas and boring guest speakers each week? What if we involved circus acts, art based activities such as felt making, creating a real wine bar within...
- October 6, 2015
Dr Susan Aykut, Community Care NESB Abstract In Northern Tasmania there are a growing number of Bhutanese refugees over the age of 65. As relatively new arrivals to Australia, few service providers to date really understand what their health and...
- October 6, 2015
Tammy Harvey, Hobart District Nursing Service The Consultant Community and Aged Care Nurse Practitioner service brings together the skills, knowledge, leadership and experience of 2 Endorsed Nurse Practitioners (NP) not only from different backgrounds but also different organisations. One NP comes...
- October 6, 2015
Jenny Banasik, Independent Health Care Service & Helen Jarman, Hospice at Home Abstract It’s supposed to be about the client, isn’t it? How collaboration empowers clients. Outline of Presentation: The workshop will provide an overview of Independent Health Care Service...
- October 6, 2015
Joanne Lorraine, Integrated Living Abstract Hear about rewarding and powerful stories of our consumers utilising the Staying Connected iPad program across Tasmania. Feedback from consumers is overwhelmingly positive, with the anticipated technological or user barriers overcome. The strength of the...
- October 6, 2015
Linda Paynter, Queen Victoria Home Abstract Queen Victoria Home moved to an online Rostering system in 2014. The current system had a huge impact on allocation of staff to shifts and the processing of payroll. This was a key...
- October 6, 2015
Justin Rossiter, Freemasons Homes of Southern Tasmania Abstract FMH commenced using Facebook as a communication and marketing tool in April 2012. Our present reach is up to 1200 people per post, and we ensure that we post at least...
- October 6, 2015
Dr Clare Ramsden, Tasmanian Health Organisation Abstract When people experience a change in their cognition, either through injury, illness or neurodegenerative disorders, a range of cognitive supports are frequently suggested. Aids and supports, such as external memory aids and...
- October 6, 2015
