We studied 1,709 aged care homes over five years and found increases in the use of ‘agency’ staff impacted quality of care. Ahead of the federal jobs summit, the sector faces ongoing challenges.
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Research shows low male participation in the nursing workforce can stem from many sources, including reticence by career counsellors to recommend nursing as a career.
Health organisations must play their part in preventing burnout and moral injury in workers. Most factors leading to it – such as lack of resources and staff – are outside the control of individuals.
There are solutions to long surgery wait lists and workforce shortages, if the major parties had the bravery to commit to reform.
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Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Technology Sydney
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Associate Professor in Aged Care, Corporate Governance and Accounting, University of Technology Sydney
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Professor of Nursing and Director of Health Innovations, University of Wollongong
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Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Fellow, UNSW
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Professor, Infectious Disease-Trained Epidemiologist and Nurse Practitioner, Johns Hopkins University
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Clinical Psychologist, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Professor of Health Systems Research and Founding Director, Australian Institute of Health Innovation, Macquarie University
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Professor and Director, Macquarie University Centre for the Health Economy, Macquarie University