Preventing stressful, and often unnecessary, hospital admissions for older Australians living in residential aged care facilities is the aim of a new $1.9 million program funded by the Australian Government’s Medical Research Future Fund.
- $1.9 million three-year study to reduce hospitalization of aged care residents
- EDDIE+ program to provide tailored training and resources for early detection of deterioration
- Program aims to empower nursing staff to proactively care for residents in familiar surroundings.
