Adelaide
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd is proud to present the 6th annual Better Practice Adelaide. The conference will address how the aged care sector can improve the quality of care for residents in a financially constrained environment.
Better Practice Adelaide will be held on 28 and 29 May 2009. Registrations close Friday, 22 May 2009
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There are four main themes addressed in the plenary sessions:
- Improving resident care and lifestyle through person-centred care
- Investing to improve quality and control costs
- Improving performance through monitoring and quality indicators
- Improving the organisation through effective leadership
Workshop on person-centred care
- This interactive and practical three hour workshop on person-centred care will unpack the term ‘person-centred care’ by contextualizing the theory into practical application. It will help you develop a logical and dynamic case for introducing person-centred care to key stakeholders in your organisation.
Conference topics addressed in the concurrent sessions:
- Using IT to improve resident outcomes
- Maximising staff through innovative models
- Promoting resident independence and physical function
- Outsourcing versus ‘in-house’ services
- Behaviour as communication
- Effective nutrition and oral care
- Realise potential of staff through workforce management and development
- Restraint: what is legal and how can it be minimised?
- Making life meaningful for residents
Location
Hilton Adelaide
233 Victoria Square
Adelaide SA 5000
Tel: (08) 8217 2000
Fax: (08) 8217 2001
Email: adelaide@hilton.com
The Hilton Adelaide is located in the heart of the city, Victoria Square, adjacent to the vibrant Central Markets and surrounded by a myriad of cafes, bars, restaurants and just ten minutes drive from Adelaide Airport.
Accommodation
Special accommodation rates have been negotiated for delegates at the Hilton Adelaide. The standard room rate is $220 per room per night including breakfast for one guest in the hotel restaurant. Participants should book accommodation directly with the hotel by phoning (08) 8217 2000 and quoting ‘Better Practice 2009’ as the booking reference.
It is recommended that you contact your local travel agent for alternative accommodation or you may wish to use one of the following websites:
www.wotif.com.au
www.lastminute.com.au
www.readyrooms.com.au
Parking
Parking facilities are available at the Central Market Car Park located directly behind the hotel. Valet parking is only available to those guests with accommodation rooms. Off-street parking is also available in the streets surrounding the venue.
Access for people with disabilities
Please contact the Better Practice events team to ensure any requirements can be met before registering.
Meals
The events organisers recognise that some delegates may have special dietary needs. Please advise either via the registration form or in writing if you would like us to make alternative arrangements on your behalf.
Please Note: Dietary requirements received less than 72 hours prior to the event cannot be guaranteed. Kosher meals may be available, however please note this will be at an additional cost.
Registration inclusions
- entry to event sessions for the nominated day/s
- morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea
- event satchel
- networking function
- CD-Rom containing speaker presentations (mailed to delegates after the event)
Insurance
The Aged Care Standards and Accreditation Agency Ltd does not accept responsibility for personal accidents, injuries, theft and/or damage to the property of participants. Travel insurance is recommended for travel within Australia.
Registration desk details
Registration for the event will be available in the Ballroom Gallery on Level one from 8am each day.
Separate registrations
Each person must be separately registered for one or both days, no shared registrations are permitted.
Disclaimer
All information is correct at time of printing. The event organisers reserve the right to change speakers, topics and/or times due to unforeseen circumstances. The views of speakers presenting at the Better Practice event do not necessarily reflect those of the Agency.
General information
All correspondence regarding your registration will be sent via email or post once your registration form has been received and processed. If you register and do not receive a confirmation either by email or post within seven working days please contact the Better Practice events team.
Event enquiries
For any event enquiries please contact the Better Practice events team:
Tel: 1800 728 589
Fax: (02) 9687 0412
Email: betterpractice@accreditation.org.au
To download a copy of the event program, session and speaker information, registration form or to register your attendance online, click one of the links below:
Session and speaker information
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