I attend a regular meeting at QEC to address residential aged care issues. At the last meeting a concern was raised by nursing management and the pharmacy that a GP had not arranged anyone to cover his nursing home patients while he was on leave. This resulted in the pharmacy being unable to obtain needed prescriptions. (more…)

In the frail aged population, the group known as the “oldest-old” are experiencing the most rapid growth. They are at high risk of mental disorders because of multiple functional impairments, medical disorders, and vulnerabilities to diverse physiological and psychosocial stressors. (more…)

The recent “Caring for Older People” project showed that using a communication fax helped reduce the time GPs spent on the phone to aged care facilities. (more…)

There is now a comprehensive list of local support services for patients, carers and families affected by Alzheimer’s or dementia. Thanks to Dr Mark Yates and his team and BDDGP for putting this resource together. (more…)

We are establishing a Residential In Reach (RIR) program for those living within BHS Residential Aged Care Facilities. (more…)

Not all GPs are aware that you print medication lists directly onto a label, which can then be signed and stuck straight into the chart at the facility. This system operates with both Zedmed and Medical Director. (more…)

Direct2Care is a free service for older Victorians, their carers, family and friends. It’s designed to help older Victorians find and access the resources and services they need to live fuller, more independent lives in the familiar surroundings of their own homes. (more…)

The Aged Care Access Initiative (ACAI) provides funding for allied health services in Commonwealth funded residential aged care. In 2010, BDDGP has opened up this service to all facilities in the region.

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There have been some recent changes to the pharmacists providing RMMR services to local Aged Care Facilities. (more…)