Staffing policy in aged care must look beyond the numbers.
Aust Health Rev
; 44(6): 829-830, 2020 Dec.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-952438
ABSTRACT
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted an aged care system struggling to meet the needs of vulnerable Australians. Staffing levels and skill mix in aged care have declined, whereas the health and social needs of an older and more clinically complex population have risen. Increasing staff and improving personal care workers' skills and education are essential steps to quality aged care in Australia, but it will not be possible without funding models that foster secure employment, development opportunities and long-term career pathways.
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Personnel Staffing and Scheduling
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Health Personnel
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COVID-19
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Geriatric Nursing
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Health Workforce
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Health Services for the Aged
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Adult
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Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
English
Journal:
Aust Health Rev
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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