Here’s how Apollo Care, now 12 communities strong, has supported Nanyima this year:
Our Care:
- Our overall Star Rating on My Aged Care remained at 4 stars
- Implemented a new software solution, Simple Foods, to enhance the meal ordering experience for residents by displaying images of menu options
- Implemented Telstra Health Resident Manager and Clinical Manager technology systems which help streamline our admission process and clinical documentation, enabling more efficient management of resident records and care plans
- Implemented a new medication management system, BestMed, that saves doctors and staff time, improves safety and quality, and further streamlines resident care with electronic scripts, ordering and charting
- Our Nurse Call System now includes RTLS and Voice Call capabilities enabling faster response times
Our Team:
- We welcomed 30 new staff to our team, including 2 Internationally Qualified Nurses (IQNs) from overseas who have AHPRA registrations, 3 IQNs sponsored under 2-year Training Visas, 1 sponsored chef and 8 local trainees
- Our team engagement and culture program boosts wellbeing, drives a positive and engaged mindset, and focuses staff on what’s best for everyone at Nanyima
- We purchased 2 houses to provide affordable accommodation to new staff and their families
Our community:
- We’ve commenced planning for a Memory Support Household to accommodate 28 residents
- Nanyima Care has stayed proudly local, guided by a Board that reflects the unique needs of the Pioneer Valley.