Advanced Pharmacy Australia has welcomed the passage through the Senate of the Albanese government’s new aged care reforms.
‘The new Aged Care Act is a starting point for more enhanced collaborative care
across all sectors of health care.
‘For years our members have been advocating for funding to ensure systems are
better integrated throughout the entire care continuum.
‘The passing of these reforms means significant technology and platform maintenance
and enhancements will now be funded to ensure critical aged care digital systems
remain contemporary and comply with legislation.
‘Having been involved in the development of the electronic National Residential
Medication Chart as well as many other digital health and electronic chart initiatives,
our members know first-hand the positive impact improved systems will have on older
Australians and their carers.
‘Transitions of care is an important and vulnerable point of the care journey and, when
done poorly, can result in avoidable harm or re-admission to hospital.
‘For over 30 years, our members have been involved in multidisciplinary geriatric in-
reach and outreach programs to support safe transitions of care for older Australians.
‘Under the new Aged Care Act, our members can ensure the care services they provide
are more collaborative and integrated.
‘Better integration of clinical systems across primary, acute and transitions of care will
improve the quality and safety of care provided to more older Australians.’
