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Residential Aged Care Homes

Brisbane North PHN works closely with Residential Aged Care Homes, residents and their families to promote better access and quality care in their home.

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The following activities are being delivered to support residential aged care in our region:

  • enhanced out of hours support for residential aged care
  • increased access and utilisation of telehealth for residents through provision of funding
  • improved cross sector engagement and information sharing through Brisbane North residential aged care collaboratives
  • increased access to training, resources and support for staff
  • supply and distribution of the Yellow Envelopes to support effective clinical handovers.

Access to GP care for RACH residents

Brisbane North PHN is working with general practices and Residential Aged Care Homes (RACHs) to support better access to GPs for RACH residents.

Telehealth care

Brisbane North PHN is supporting Residential Aged Care Homes to access and utilise telehealth supported care for their residents.

Enhanced after-hours support

Brisbane North PHN has been working with RACHs since 2021 to develop resources that support RACH staff during the after-hours period.

Residential Aged Care Collaborative

Collaborative groups bring individuals and organisations together to identify local issues, problem solve and promote communication that supports coordination of care for people in the community.

COVID-19 for Residential Aged Care

Protecting older Australians and the people who care for them is a priority. Although all age groups are at risk of contracting COVID-19, older people face significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract the disease.

Residential Aged Care education and events

Brisbane North PHN Residential Aged Care team host several education days and events throughout the year.

Residential Aged Care Home newsletters

The RACH Round-up Newsletter is our fortnightly news bulletin from Brisbane North PHN bringing you updates about the work we are doing in the residential aged care sector, and information about other projects, programs and events that support residential aged care in the Brisbane North PHN region.

Care Provider Connect

Brisbane North PHN have developed a Care Provider Connect portal to provide a central avenue for GPs, Pharmacists and Residential Aged Care Homes to express their requirements and availability, enabling them to partner up to provide greater care to aged care home residents.

Medication safety and support for RACH residents

Brisbane North PHN works with Aged Care Onsite Pharmacists and Residential Aged Care Homes to support quality and safe use of medicines for residents.