aged care sector

New Zealand’s aged care sector is in crisis.

Aged care has been chronically underfunded by successive governments, resulting in a lack of capital investment in facilities. This comes as the sector grapples with rising costs and an acute shortage of 1200 registered nurses.

Many providers have had no option but to close beds, with a number closing their doors for good.

In the past year, over 1000 beds have closed permanently and 1200 closed temporarily due to staff shortages. More closures are expected to follow.

In an effort to get the Government to listen and take action, the Aged Care Association is launching a campaign today, titled ‘The Domino Effect’.

Interim chief executive of the Aged Care Association Katherine Rich Kerre Woodham to talk about the situation.

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Victoria’s aged care sector is struggling to service nurse-to-patient ratios. What does it mean for the government’s 24/7 election promise?

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This episode of The Front is presented by Kristen Amiet, produced by Kristen Amiet and Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

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Victoria’s aged care sector is struggling to service nurse-to-patient ratios. What does it mean for the government’s 24/7 election promise?

Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store.

This episode of The Front is presented by Kristen Amiet, produced by Kristen Amiet and Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.

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This weeks edition to KLC's Aged Care Podcast Series is with our Director Chris Sacco. Chris discusses the current pandemic and the questions posed to Aged Care Facilities about what is their contingency plan? With experience implementing these plans, Chris shares the in's and out's there is to know about how to manage an aged care facility during COVID-19 and what to do if you are faced with an outbreak.