Suzi Cowcher

I have been pondering the proposed Star Rating system emanating from the Aged Care Royal Commission. A reminder of what is proposed under Recommendation 24… It is heartening to see that the experiences of care recipients and their families is planned to be included in the star rating approach. As we understand it, an algorithm […]

Consumer driven decision making in aged care is not straight forward. Clearly everyone should be able to make their own decisions and live the life they choose. The Aged Care Standards and the Charter of Aged Care Rights reinforces this (Aged Care Standard 1 and Aged Care Right 7). In practice, does upholding this right