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Feb 06, 2025

Valley View CEO pioneers groundbreaking aged care project in collaboration with PCS

Mark Sheldon-Stemm, CEO of Valley View, is spearheading an innovative project, funded by ARIIA, in partnership with Person Centred Software, the University of Canberra and Customer Feedback Systems (CFS) to revolutionise the delivery of care in aged care.

The project has developed a digital alert system called the Aged Care Electronic Data & Information Tool (ACEDIT), designed to draw data from existing collections to enhance the quality of care, improve residents' health outcomes, and reduce adverse events.

Care management systems are instrumental in capturing essential data

... however, the substantial amount of information within these systems can sometimes present challenges for staff. A significant amount of this data is often collected for compliance purposes rather than focusing on residents' actual care needs. That is why the ACEDIT project seeks to identify critical factors in monitoring residents' conditions as they change, with an emphasis on key indicators such as hydration, nutrition, and toileting.


Global nursing indicators

With the University of Canberra’s nursing expertise, they have assessed global critical indicators that formed the development of the ACED-IT dashboard. By consolidating vital information and aligning it with data collected within Person Centred Software’s clinical care system (mCare), this innovative dashboard aims to provide a clear and actionable overview of residents' health status.

More streamlined approach

One core focus of the project is addressing inconsistencies in documentation, such as varying water intake records for residents. By extracting hydration data from mCare and displaying it on the ACED-IT dashboard, nurses can easily identify trends and proactively address issues to ensure timely and appropriate care interventions. This streamlined approach not only enhances care delivery but also supports managerial oversight to ensure that nursing duties are carried out effectively.

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A pioneering effort not yet seen before

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Mark Sheldon-Stemm emphasised, "This project aims to revolutionise and elevate the standards in aged care on a national and international scale, a pioneering effort not yet seen within the industry. By leveraging technology and data-driven insights, we are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of residents and empowering our staff to deliver exceptional care consistently.”

 

Meaningful change in aged care

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Jemma Robinson, COO of Person Centred Software added, “We are thrilled to be part of a groundbreaking project alongside one of our valued customers. This collaboration represents a significant step forward in our efforts to innovate and implement meaningful change within the aged care industry. At PCS, we are committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible, and through this project, we can achieve remarkable results that will benefit our customers and the broader community.”

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Stay ahead of clinical requirements

This initiative underscores Mark Sheldon-Stemm’s commitment to elevating standards in aged care and addressing the challenges of providing clinical care in a non-clinical setting. The ACEDIT digital alert system, in collaboration with Person Centred Software, is poised to be a game-changer in enabling aged care staff to stay ahead of clinical requirements and provide optimal care to residents.

Find out more about the ACEDIT project - Implementation and evaluation of a digital alert feedback system to support residential aged care staff to enhance quality of care | ARIIA

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