Enhancing Care and Preparedness in Aged Care

Posted Saturday 19 April 2025 | Northern Queensland Primary Health Network

Join Northern Queensland Primary Health Network for a morning session designed to equip aged care home staff with essential knowledge and tools to provide optimal care for residents, particularly during times of crises.

This session will explore:

• valuable lessons from recent weather events and disaster scenarios, emphasising the importance of preparedness in ensuring resident safety and wellbeing
• the General Practice in Aged Care program and its impact on supporting staff to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care for older adults.
• Attendees will gain practical insights on how these initiatives positively improve service delivery and reflect upon lessons learnt for future challenges in aged care.

Learning outcomes

• Understand the impact of weather events and disaster scenarios on aged care facilities and residents, including key lessons learned and best practices for future preparedness.
• Enhance disaster response strategies, ensuring that aged care homes can better safeguard residents during emergencies.
• Assess the value and outcomes of the General Practice in Aged Care program, and how its integration has improved the overall quality of care and health comes for residents.

Morning tea will be provided as part of this workshop.