| Project Requirement |
To develop a tool to objectively assess an organisation’s capability for providing quality dementia care. The tool will assist facilities and organisations objectively assess their capability for providing quality dementia care. The project includes:
- development of an assessment tool based on contemporary literature and experience which includes the consideration of organisational climate, clinical governance, built environment, workforce capability, consumer views and dementia care practices
- flexibility in the design of the tool so it can be undertaken by third party interview and observation processes, as well as a modified version for self-assessment
- piloting of the assessment tool
- completion by late 2014
Utilisation of the organisational capability assessment tool has the potential to have significant impact for improving the quality of care and life for residents with BPSD in residential aged care facilities. It will focus on organisational systems to enable and support delivery of quality dementia care rather than a sole focus on staff/resident interactions at point of care delivery.
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| Why did they choose AACS? |
AACS has many years experience in dementia care research, evaluations and practical intervention programs.
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| Skills Demonstrated |
AACS has conducted interviews with service system stakeholders (community and residential psychiatric services, aged care services, DBMAS, GPs), board members, organisational management, care management and direct care staff and residents and families. Also included is an analysis of documentation and behaviour programs, staff mix and numbers, activities programming, building design and other environmental considerations such as lighting and ambient noise.
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