The days of walking into a sterile healthcare environment has changed. That familiar antiseptic smell and a waiting area with stackable plastic chairs and cheap vinyl floors are gone. The business model in healthcare has revolutionised. We have seen dental clinics being transformed into luxurious …
Are pressure injuries a burden and rising health cost at your aged care facility?
A big thank you to Aegis aged care group St. James for inviting Unicare Health to conduct a very successful and interactive pressure care management and seating/positioning training session for your care givers as part of your continued strive for excellence in caring for the elderly.
Did you know that in Australia, pressure ulcers affect 3 in every 20 patients? In Australia, pressure ulcers cost the healthcare system AUS$285 million. Source: molnlycke.com.au What are pressure injuries costing your aged care facility every year? Pressure ulcers are a major contributor to morbidity, mortality and decreased …
Unicare Health supports Children's Medical Research Institute's fundraising efforts by hosting a Jeans for Genes morning tea to raise money for genetic research.
On Friday 28 July 2017, The Unicare Health team came together, putting together a table of glorious morning tea treats with blue and denim theme decorations, in support of Jeans for Genes Day. Jeans for Genes is the iconic fundraising campaign of Children’s Medical Research …
Unicare Health celebrates a successful weekend at the Care and Aging Expo.
Unicare Health had a very successful time at the inaugural Care and Aging Expo over the weekend. Braving gusty winds and heavy downpours, hundreds of people turned up at the expo, eager to navigate the pathway to aged care. The Care and Ageing Expo was held …
Introducing Australia's first intelligent nursing home bed!
Have you heard about the fully functional electronic nursing bed that alerts you at the nurses station when your patient attempts to leave the bed, or doesn’t go back to bed after visiting the bathroom at night, and even lights up at night so that …
Congratulations Occupational Therapy Australia for a successful conference in Perth!
Unicare Health had a very productive time last week at the 2017 Occupational Therapy Australia 27th National Conference and Exhibition. Held at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre from 19 – 21 July 2017, we had an amazing time catching up with the many occupational …