Perth 2012
The Better Practice conference held in September had an outstanding blend of relevant topics, industry experts and keynote speakers who brought you practical advice on improving quality care for your residents.
Over 100 of your peers learnt from high profile presenters such as Reverend Professor John Swinton and industry experts including Jeff Fiebig. The program also featured Aged Care Commissioner Rae Lamb and Glen Jakovich, who talked about what he would like from an aged care home. Diane Robinson also chaired the panel discussion: A resident with no family, what should a home be thinking about?
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Better Practice conference presentations
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Session |
Speaker |
Presentation title |
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Date: Thursday 13 September 2012 |
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Plenary 1 |
Dr Andrew Refshauge |
Opening |
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Plenary 1 |
Jeff Fiebig |
The future for aged care is happening now – the RGH teaching nursing home |
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Plenary 1 |
Reverend Professor John |
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Concurrent 1A |
Danielle McIntosh |
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Concurrent 1A |
Joanne Adams |
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Concurrent 1B |
Pam Spencer |
‘MyFuture’ – NAB’s mature age workforce retention program |
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Concurrent 1B |
Maureen Williams |
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Concurrent 1B |
Amar Vasani |
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Concurrent 2A |
Dr Douglas Bridge |
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Concurrent 2A |
Diana Cooper |
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Concurrent 2A |
Faye Audino and Carol Allen |
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Concurrent 2B |
Margaret Van Zyl and |
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Concurrent 2B |
Captain Mavis Salt |
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Concurrent 2B |
Dr Suzanne Aberdeen |
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Plenary 2 |
Diane Robinson, Tim Doncon, |
Plenary panel discussion: A resident with no family, what should a home be thinking about? |
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Date: Friday 14 September 2012 |
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Plenary 3 |
Rae Lamb |
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Plenary 3 |
Dr Deirdre Fetherstonhaugh |
Dementia, sexuality and consent in residential aged care |
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Concurrent 3A |
Steve Aivaliotis |
How to manage complaints for a positive outcome |
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Concurrent 3A |
Heidi Dowse |
Complaints management 101: a “gift” for you |
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Concurrent 3A |
Emily Grayson |
Better practice complaints handling |
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Concurrent 3B |
David Lyle |
The effectiveness of a twice daily skin moisturizing regime |
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Concurrent 3B |
Dr Nick Bretland |
Pain and pain management for people with dementia: a GP perspective |
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Concurrent 3B |
Sharon Wall |
Pain in people living with dementia – translating evidence to changing practice |
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Concurrent 4A |
Michelle Harris |
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Concurrent 4A |
Cathy Thesing |
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Concurrent 4A |
Karen Abbey |
Food service – more than just a menu |
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Concurrent 4B |
Natalie Duggan |
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Concurrent 4B |
Dr Julie Ellis |
Residents who sit quietly in the corner – depression or something else? |
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Concurrent 4B |
Colin McDonnell |
Where are the flowers: an evaluation of a therapeutic garden and intergenerational program |
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Plenary 4 |
Sonya Smart |
Bringing together the key messages |
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Plenary 4 |
Glen ‘Jako’ Jakovich |
What I would like from an aged care home |
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