This #NCPW2024 learn more about the national consensus statement on #EndofLifeCare and the importance of #palliativecare .

It describes the best practice approach that health services and professionals can provide at end of life.

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Do you know how your loved ones would like to be cared for at the end of their life?

This #NCPW2024 learn more about #endoflife care with our resources. Visit safetyandquality.gov.au/EOLC Palliative Care Australia

National Palliative Care Week is the perfect time to spotlight #MattersofLifeandDeath .

This week is also an opportunity to recognise the great work of all palliative care workers and volunteers across Australia.

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On the Radar Issue 650 is now available. This issue includes items on infections, maternity and newborn care, leadership, compassion, burnout, culture, general practice, sleep, COVID-19, and more.

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#Cognitivedisability can affect Australians of all ages and may be associated with #autism #dementia #intellectualdisability and other conditions.

The new #PsychotropicMedsCCS aims to guide appropriate care and safeguard the people using these medicines.

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A/Professor Juanita Breen says, 'When psychotropics are used to influence behaviour whether in dementia or intellectual disability, the risk of harm often outweighs the benefits – especially for less severe presentations.'

#PsychotropicMedsCCS safetyandquality.gov.au/psychotropics-… University of Tasmania

Everyone has a right to understand their health care.

Get an #EasyRead version of the new #PsychotropicMedsCCS to learn about the standard on psychotropic medicines.

Visit: ow.ly/iZOe50RCMzk

#Psychotropics #Disabilitycare #agedcare

Prof Julian Trollor, Chair Intellectual Disability Mental Health UNSW says responsible psychotropic prescribing is critical to ensuring better health outcomes for people with cognitive disability or impairment.

See the new national #PsychotropicMedsCCS safetyandquality.gov.au/psychotropics-…

On the Radar Issue 649 is now available. This issue includes items on psychotropics, digital, telehealth, nursing, end of life care, patient perspectives, and more.
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Rod Carracher, A/Deputy Commissioner, Practice Quality, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner, says psychotropic medicines must not be the 'go-to' for addressing behaviours of concern for people with disability.

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We'd like to express our gratitude to all the nurses at the Commission ahead of #InternationalNursesDay this Sunday.

We also welcome Adjunct Professor Anna Thornton to the new role of Chief Nursing Officer.

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The ACSQHC has today launched a clinical care standard that aims to curb the inappropriate use of psychotropic medicines among people with #dementia & other cognitive impairments or disability #agedcare @agedcarequality @accpaaustralia
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Professor Eddy Strivens, geriatrician and Clinical Director says that best practice use of medications and non-drug strategies are of vital importance for people living with cognitive disability.

See the new national #PsychotropicMedsCCS safetyandquality.gov.au/psychotropics-…

Thank you to the expert panellists in today's launch of the #PsychotropicMedsCCS . An insightful discussion on the appropriate use of psychotropic medicines.

Download the new standard at safetyandquality.gov.au/psychotropics-…

Learn about the #PsychotropicMedsCCS in The The Guardian's report by Natasha May.

Thank you to Bronte Parkin and his late wife Glenda, for sharing such a significant experience.

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MEDIA RELEASE | Today the Commission has released a national standard that aims to address the inappropriate use of psychotropic medicines in people with cognitive disability or impairment.

Read more: ow.ly/nAhp50RzXKy

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