Diversity, Wellness and Reablement 101This online education provides an introduction an overview of diversity, wellness and reablement and their interconnected relationship. The principles of person-centred care and it's connection with independence, choice and autonomy are explored. The need to work together with clients and focus on their strengths and potential is detailed along with case studies, reflective practice and their connection with clients diversity and experiences of privilege, discrimination and inequality.
An overview of the diversity, equity and inclusion continuum is reviewed while concepts of power and privilege are used to introduce and explain intersectionality. Participants are asked to reflect on questions of equity, diversity and belonging to support their learning and further connect an intersectional framework with the principles of diversity, wellness, and person-centre care. These sessions introduce these themes and topics that participants are encouraged to further explore within their organisations and communities. |
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Addressing diversity and wellness withing the Aged Care Quality Standards
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Diversity and wellness principles are explicitly and implicitly referenced throughout the Aged Care Quality Standards. Therefore, there is a need for service providers to understand how to address diversity and wellness across all aspects of the standards. Originally developed as a 1.5 hour webinar, the recorded session has been divided into individual videos for each standard.
An introduction to intersectionality, wellness and reablement is provided in the first video and case study examples highlight the relevant diversity and wellness elements and standard requirements for each video. It is highly advised that quality managers and those responsible for leading and implementing the standards and quality review process participate. Direct care and other CHSP staff will also benefit from the sessions as it uses case studies to highlight how diversity and wellness principles need to be considered and addressed at all levels of the organisation. This resource is not a replacement for any training or resources provided by the Aged Care Safety and Quality Commission. |
Source: Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission website. The use of the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission images does not constitute their endorsement
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Dignity of Risk
Dignity of risk is a key component of aged care quality standards. It refers to the right of consumers to make decisions about their own lives, care and services. It also acknowledges that older people have the right to take risks and this needs to be supported.
In this session the Eastern Sector Development Team explore dignity of risk, the expectation placed on service providers and the rights and freedom of older people that need to be supported. The balance between dignity of risk and duty of care is discussed and the concept of applying an intersectional lens to risk is introduced. The session also highlights the power and privilege dynamics between individuals and aged care professionals and the need for service providers to address imbalances which can prevent older people enjoying dignity of risk. |
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Assessment and Care PlaningService specific assessment and care planning is a core component of a wellness approach. It enables organisations to discover what clients, carers and families need in order to live as independently as possible and helps us to gain an understanding about what the client/carer hopes to achieve. Service specific assessment and care planning involves developing and documenting the strategies that will support the client achieve their goals; prioritising needs and actions to optimise outcomes.
In this video, the Eastern Sector development team explore a good practice approach to assessment and care planning, that includes consideration of a person’s diversity characteristics. The video also focus on the value of assessment and care planning as a tool for the client and provides some helpful tip for introducing care plans to clients; identifying outcome focused goals and documenting good care plans. |
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Connecting the pieces - diversity and wellness podcastConnecting the pieces is an Eastern Sector Development Team podcast focused on connecting, supporting and promoting good diversity and wellness approaches.
Building on the success the connecting the pieces resource and film, this podcast will further advance the listeners understanding of the interconnected relationship between diversity and wellness. It will provide insights and good practice on diversity, wellness and reablement from policy through to practice and evaluation. People working across the aged care sector will share their experiences, challenges and successes. |
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