Quality Manual

The Care Practice Essentials Manual is designed specifically for the aged care industry and covers 21 topics:

1. CARE PLAN GUIDANCE
2. CARE PLAN
3. CONSENT
4. PERSONAL CARE – Overarching policy and procedure
5. PERSONAL CARE – Bed bath
6. PERSONAL CARE – Supporting with a bath
7. PERSONAL CARE – Mouth care
8. PERSONAL CARE – Basic foot care
9. PERSONAL CARE – Basic nail care
10. PERSONAL CARE – Hair washing
11. MEDICATION
12. CARE NUTRITION – Promoting good nutrition for people living with dementia
13. NUTRITION – Supporting a service to eat and drink
14. COMMUNICATION – Visual impairment
15. COMMUNICATION – Hearing impairment
16. HEALTH AND SAFETY – Food preparation and hygiene
17. MANUAL HANDLING – A service user in bed
18. CONFIDENTIALITY
19. PRESSURE OLDER PREVENTION
20. PROTECTING ADULTS AT RISK
21. INFECTION CONTROL

These guidelines are primarily designed to help users understand the basics and provide some level of guidance in providing quality and safe care to the elderly, whether in an aged care setting or at home.

It is suitable for individuals & small organisations that are looking for a cost-effective way of accessing quality guidelines.

It is available to any origination or individual working or residing within a Commonwealth Country.