Strategy and innovating for change in aged care

‘I've yet to meet anybody in this industry that doesn't want to innovate, I've yet to meet anybody in this industry that doesn't want to affect positive change.’

This podcast will explore the importance of governing body strategy in driving innovation and change in the aged care sector, while balancing risk and compliance. This podcast features Lucy O'Flaherty who is an experienced C-suite leader, CEO of Columbia Aged Care Services and creator of Korongee, Australia's first purpose built village for people living with Dementia. Lucy is now also supporting others to achieve the same, as a leadership consultant.

Innovating for change, requires insightful and effective planning that balances the drive for innovation with compliance and risk management. Strategic planning not only helps to prepare for change but allows providers to be ready to take advantage of emerging technologies and opportunities in aged care. Governing bodies play an important role in incorporating innovation in their strategic goals to drive continuous improvement and better outcomes for consumers. Innovation at its core refers to new thinking and can result things like new scheduling approaches, new models of care, new systems for reporting to improve consumer outcomes and uplift the capability of the aged care sector. To learn more or to sign up for the Governing for Reform in Aged Care program visit: gfr.agedcarequality.gov.au.