Resources

An Australian Government - Australian Digital Health Agency report presenting the priority actions that are required in order to effectively build digital health capability across the health workforce, including those in aged care, to respond to the needs of consumers now and in the future. 

This Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission video describes how technology including different types of technology, is being used to communicate and engage with family and friends especially. (2 min)

An Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) discussion paper summarises the key findings and trends arising from the survey, case studies, expert interviews and environmental scan relating to digital maturity and readiness for innovation and technological change. 

An Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) paper discussing an overview of key recent technological changes, technologies supporting positive ageing and independent living and technologies supporting and enhancing the care of older people.

An Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) report covering what drives technology in aged care, recent technological changes, types of technologies used in aged care supporting positive ageing and living independently and those that support the care of older people, and the barriers in the adoption of technology in aged care. 

This Australian Ageing Agenda article describes the need for digital transformation in aged care and briefly discusses the factors that have driven the need for technology. It also lists some starting points.

A report by PainChek and VCare focusing on ways to enable best practice processes in implementing new technologies in aged care. Covers considerations of interoperability, support for staff, and how technologies might play a greater role in accreditation and compliance processes. (Free but registration required for full access to report.)

This Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) guidance document provides guidance and practical steps in setting up practice for telephone and video consultations.

This Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) webpage provides access to a suite of resources that provide information and support to GPs providing care via telehealth including those relevant to aged care. 

This RACGP document provides guidance on the appropriate use of telephone and video consultations in general practice and broader health practice, and principles of conducting telehealth consultations.