Safe care

PEARS - Model of Care for the care of older people

Safe care includes:

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Efficient, appropriate, effective, timely and accessible care
Quality health services should be effective, appropriate, effective, timely, accessible and integrated.
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Prevention and proactive management of responsive behaviours
Management of responsive behaviours expressed by older people is undertaken by the care team in collaboration with the older person and or their family.
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Best practice nutrition and hydration care
Best practice nutrition and hydration care is critical in supporting older persons.
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Quality use of medications
Quality use of medications with specific focus on polypharmacy, psychotropic use; and regular reviews.
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Quality approach to palliative care
Focus on the whole health and social care system supporting quality end of life which is not limited to care delivered by specialist palliative care

Monitoring: evidence and measures

The key tools used to monitor are:

  • National Aged Care Quality Standard 2 & 3

  • There are clear referral pathways for residents.

  • Falls/Weight loss/Pressure injuries and use of physical restraint

  • Medication Management