Resources

This article, written by Aged Care Essentials, describes the problems and solutions to improve the use of technology in aged care homes.

The Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University webpage highlights their Transforming Aged Care report discussing the importance of using technology to automate and streamline non-care duties and increase connectedness of older Australians.

This report, prepared by the Medical Device Research Institute, Flinders University, discusses the evidence and recommendations critical in applying the use of technology in the aged care sector.

An interactive toolkit from the Agency for Clinical Innovation (ACI), NSW Health, providing practical information, resources and tools for using a co-design approach to service improvements. Although the focus is healthcare, the principles can be readily applied to the aged care setting. Developed with consideration of Aboriginal communities participating in co-design projects.

A series of short, easy-to-understand practical guides and learning resources (some in a range of languages) for staff to better protect themselves online and reduce the impact of a cyber attack on a business. Includes quizes to assess personal practices.

A framework developed by the Australian Digital Health Agency for assessing mhealth apps. Includes guidance for mHealth app developers, advice for consumers on how to choose credible apps, and support for health professionals to make informed choices when recommending apps to clients.

This webpage by the Australian Government Australian Signals Directorate provides guidance on both how to select a web conferencing solution and how to use it securely. It also links to a PDF version that can be saved and printed by the readers.

This Australian Digital Health Agency webpage defines interoperability and explains why it is needed, along with the benefits for consumers, healthcare providers and provider organisations. It also provides clear information on secure messaging and electronic prescribing.

A set of useful tools for the aged care sector from the Australian Digital Health Agency. Includes guides to selecting secure IT products and services, factors to consider when choosing a cloud service provider, and a checklist of questions around security and privacy to put to IT vendors.

An Aged Care Industry Information Technology Council (ACIITC) report discussing the findings of seven case studies of good practice in technology-enabled care and innovation undertaken by the ACIITC. Technology adopters describe practical lessons learnt in implementing a range of different technological solutions.