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Kellock: ‘Wang. Trustees failed’ ■ Deficiencies in Kellock Lodge’s compliance with standards have been blamed on the Trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta. The Australian Aged Care Quality Care Agency said: “On March 9, 2018, a delegate of the CEO of the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency made a decision that the Trustees of the Anglican Diocese of Wangaratta failed to meet one or more expected outcomes in the Accreditation Standards in relation to Kellock Lodge and that this failure has placed, or may place, the safety, health or wellbeing of a care recipient of the service at serious risk. “The Department of Health has been notified of the risk. “The Quality Agency will continue to monitor the performance of the service including through unannounced visits.” An assessment team in February 2015 found that Kellock Lodge then met all 44 of the expected outcomes. A reconsideration was registered in October last year (2017), and Kellock Lodge’s accreditation was confirmed until January 8, 2019. On March 6 this year, the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency made a decision that found that Kellock Lodge met only 37 of the 44 expected outcomes. A further decision was made af-
Prompt action says Chairman
Latest Latest Update Update after May after May 30 30 review: review: ‘We ‘We have have undertaken undertaken assessment assessment contacts contacts to to monitor monitor the the home's home's progress and progress and found found the the home home has has rectified rectified the the failure failure to to meet meet the the Accreditation Accreditation Standard’ Standard’
● Failures at Kellock Lodge have been blamed on Trustees of the Anglican Diocese. ter further inspection in May this earlier,” the AACQA stated in its writ- ■ Clinical care year: “We have undertaken assess- ten report. ■ Specialised nursing care needs ment contacts to monitor the home's The seven failures found in Feb- ■ Medication management progress and found the home has ruary this year related to: ■ Mobility and dexterity rectified the failure to meet the Ac- ■ Information systems Of the information systems failure found in February, the AACQA creditation Standards identified ■ Continuous improvement said: “The home does not have an effective information management system. “Staff do not have access to current, accurate and consistent infor'Following an audit we decided that this home met 44 of the 44 mation to guide care and service delivery. expected outcomes of the Accreditation Standards and would be “Staff are not consistently recording completion of tasks in accoraccredited for three years until 08 June 2018.' dance with organisational policy, or clinical directive. Infor- Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. April 7, 2015 medical mation systems relating to monitor'This decision has been reconsidered and as a result the period of ing processes are not being used to issues and gaps, specifically accreditation for this home will now expire on 08 January 2019. The identify in Standard 2 Health and personal care. reconsideration decision and audit report is attached.’ “Policies and procedures are not - Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. October 11, 2017 reviewed regularly to ensure staff access to contemporary guide'Following an audit we decided that this home met 37 of the 44 have lines.” Of continuous improvement, the expected outcomes and we decided to vary this home’s accreditation Agency said: “The home does not actively pursue continuous improveperiod. This home is now accredited until 06 September 2018.’ ment in the area of health and per- Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. February 16, 2018 sonal care. “Processes to identify deficits 'On 9 March 2018 a delegate of the CEO of the Australian Aged Care across this standard are not adequate. identified through audits Quality Agency made a decision that the Trustees of the Anglican are“Gaps not acted on or acted on in a Diocese of Wangaratta failed to meet one or more expected outcomes timely manner. “Management do not take active in the Accreditation Standards in relation to Kellock Lodge and that steps to address deficits emanating clinical trends or audit results. this failure has placed, or may place, the safety, health or wellbeing from“There is inconsistent use of the of a care recipient of the service at serious risk. The Department of home's plan for continuous improveto capture and monitor the Health has been notified of the risk. The Quality Agency will continue ment progress of identified deficits.” Of clinical care, the AACQA to monitor the performance of the service including through commented: “Care recipients do not consistently receive clinical care in unannounced visits.’ accordance with identified need. - Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. March 9, 2018 “Whilst there is a system to asplan and evaluate care recipi'Since the accreditation decision, we have undertaken assessment sess, ents' clinical care needs, it is not conimplemented. contacts to monitor the home's progress and found the home has sistently “Staff are not routinely recording rectified the failure to meet the Accreditation Standards identified that clinical tasks have been comin accordance with medical earlier ... Since the accreditation decision we have conducted an pleted, and clinical directive. nurse review and assessment contact. Our latest decision on 30 May 2018 concerning post“Registered fall monitoring does not routhe home's performance against the Accreditation Standards is listed tinely occur. “Staff practices are not regularly below.’ monitored to ensure effective cliniis provided.” - Australian Aged Care Quality Agency. June 2018 cal care Continued on next page
AACQA’s findings at a glance
● John Sharwood, Chairman of the Kellock Lodge Board ■ “Kellock Lodge has taken prompt action to rectify areas that the Australian Aged Care Quality Agency found did not meet all of the “expected outcomes” for accreditation,” a notice on Kellock’s website states. “The Department of Health and AACQA have both approved the implementation of a new Continuous Improvement Plan at Kellock Lodge Alexandra Inc.,” says the notice appearing over the name of John Sharwood, Chair. “The CIP, developed by Kellock Lodge Board and Management provides a comprehensive response to the AACQA findings. “The Board of Kellock Lodge considers the delivery of high quality care non-negotiable and has, on the basis of the AACQA audit, established a working group to implement the improvement plan. “The improvement plan has been informed by a rigorous appraisal of all Kellock Lodge’s systems, processes, policies and procedures. “This will be the most comprehensive upgrade of quality systems and personnel ever undertaken at Kellock Lodge. “It will ensure that Kellock Lodge continues to deliver the highest quality care to our residents as their care needs increase. “Cassandra Fraser, Kellock Lodge’s new Clinical Care Coordinator has been given a lead role in the development and implementation of the improvement plan. “Cassandra is supported by a team of highly skilled specialist consultants and, along with a committed clinical and support staff, will ensure that all residents continue to receive the highest quality care into the future. “The Board is committed to this comprehensive action because the delivery of high quality care and resident wellbeing is of the highest priority for the Board of Kellock Lodge,” Mr Sharwood said in the undated statement.
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Wang. trustees blamed for failures Of specialised nursing care needs, the AAQCA said: “Care recipients' specialised nursing care needs are not always identified or reviewed by registered nurses. “Staff are not consistently recording completion of care recipients' specialised nursing care needs as instructed by medical and allied health professionals. “Care plans and directives relating to the management of individuals specific specialised nursing care needs are, at times, incomplete. “Not all aspects of specialised nursing care have corresponding policies and procedures that are current to guide staff in the delivery of contemporary practice. “Monitoring of the use of specialised nursing equipment does not occur routinely.” Of medication management, the February report of the AAQCA said: “The home's medication system does not consistently ensure care recipients' medications are managed safely and correctly. “Staff do not consistently have access to current and accurate information relating to care recipients' medication needs. “Staff are not routinely signing for medication to confirm it has been given as ordered. “Regular monitoring of the home's medication systems is not consistently occurring.” Of mobility, dexterity and rehabilitation, the Agency found: “Assessments and care plans do not consistently include strategies and interventions to promote care recipients' mobility and dexterity needs. “Not all care recipients have a current falls risk assessment and staff are not routinely updating this information following a care recipient's fall. “Post fall monitoring does not consistently occur with staff not recording neurological observations as per organisational policy. “Audit and incident analysis is not being used effectively to strengthen the processes relating to mobility, dexterity and rehabilitation and reduce the incidence of falls.” ● From Page 14
In defence of Colonel Yea Other officers in the Fusileirs in the Battle of Redan were Lord Raglan and General Pelissier; and streets in Yea have been named after these heroes of the Crimea as well. Colonel Yea was born on May 20, 1808 and was the eldest son of Sir William Walter Yea of Pyramid Hill, Somersetshire. He entered the Army in 1825, when only 17 years old and commandeered the Royal Fusiliers as Lieut. Colonel throughout the Crimean Campaign. It will not be forgotten how terribly his corps suffered at the Battle of the Alma. He was later made Colonel and commanded the First Brigade of the Royal Division. His portrait hangs in the Tower of London to this day. Descendants of the Somerset Yea family live in Victoria. The Yea Historical Society found Yea descendants in the Mitta Valley when they erected the Cairn and Storyboard honouring Surveyor Pinniger in the main street of Yea and all members of that family attended the ceremony at our invitation. More recently the society has been in touch with Yea descendants living in Melbourne, who are currently writing a book on their family history. - Elaine White
Retirement Ombudsman ■ Eildon MLA Cindy McLeish has announced that a Liberal Government will create Victoria's first Retirement Housing Ombudsman if elected at the upcoming State Election. "The Liberal Nationals believe every older Victorian deserves a comfortable and secure retirement,” Ms McLeish said.
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EASTERN CENTRAL DISTRICT RIFLE ASSOCIATION REPORT ■ The cold, wet and blustery conditions this week kept our local East Central District Rifle Association rifle shooters in their workshops preparing their equipment for the next shoot when conditions are a little better. The week off also gave time to reflect on the “new” competition instigated by the ECDRA this year, the Avenel Shield. A band of willing workers including Rosco Davis, Norm Lienhan, Graeme Kerr and Marty Kelly got to work earlier this year and cleaned out the ECDRA trophy cabinet. It proved to be quite a feat as from the dusty confines came over 17 trophies of one sort or another mostly silver and silver plate. The one trophy that caught the eye was a large Shield approximately 400mm high. A quick wipe and out shone ‘The Avenel Shield’. The consensus was we should clean this up and see what we have. The silver-plate shield came up beautifully as did some of the plates marking the winners and the year, regretfully some of the engraved plates and shield were missing and some were not in the best of condition. What came clear was that ‘The Avenel Shield’ was “Presented to the No7 District Rifle Club Union for union team competition” “by T(Tom) Tehan Esq. 1955”. This 63 year old trophy must be restored and put to use. Graeme Kerr took on the challenge as he said he had a nice piece of natural edge red gum about 400mm X 600mm that would be perfect for the job. At the same time the District was reviewing its pennant competition and the handicap system, a perfect time to introduce a new team competition. A review of the No7 Union showed that all of the clubs competing in the current pennant competitions are also part of the old No7 Union. Perfect. The new Avenel Shield was established for team shooting over 500 to 100 yards. The results will be based on Off-Rifle Scores (no handicap) with the different classes of shooting being compared using the Mixed Category Score Index. The MCSI is a national system specifically designed to accurately compare different classes of shooters using the now internationally standard ICFRA targets. The Avenel Shield will combine the Parker Cup and Chas Hayes Off-rifle scores so there will be no need for new matches. There is a possibility of tie so a shoot off may be necessary. Such trophies always prompt discussion and when a trophy this size appears from the past it certainly does this. Graeme’s work with the red gum slab makes a great background for the trophy with lots of space to record future winners. From the past (as recorded on the shield) the team winners were: Eildon 1963, Euroa 1961,1962, 1964, 1965, 1868, 1969 and 1991 Gobur 1960, Lilydale 1979. 1981,1982,1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993 and 1994, Mansfield 1956, Numurkah 1973.1974 and 1977, Ringwood 1975 and Shepparton 1978. Special thanks must be extended (again) to Tom Tehan Esq. for the donation of the superb trophy and to Graeme Kerr for his refurbishment of the trophy including the competition rules. Target Rifle shooting has a rich history in our District and the quality of this trophy indicates the respect that precision target shooting is held by the community. It is hoped that the ECDRA can find ways of restoring the other trophies found in the cupboard and putting them to use. If you would like to try this challenging sport please check our website www.ecdra.com.au and go to the calendar section to see where we are shooting and times of matches. - Robert Chaffe
AFL YARRA RANGES DIVISION 2 SCOREBOARD SENIORS
■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Yarra Glen 12.14 (86) d Alexandra 11.7 (73). Seville 5.13 (43) d Powelltown 1.2 (8). Yea 25.15 (135) d Thornton-Eildon 3.3 (21). Yarra Junction 15.6 (95) d Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.7 (61). Kinglake: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Seville, 271.00, 40.2. Yarra Glen, 169.04, 40. 3. Yarra Junction, 163.02, 32. 4. Yea, 134.88, 28. 5. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 93.48, 26. 6. Alexandra, 110.95, 20. 7. Powelltown, 84.95, 16. 8. Kinglake, 84.22, 16. 9. Thornton-Eildon, 11.83, 4.
RESERVES
■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Alexandra 10.5 (65) d Yarra Glen 7.5 (47). Seville 17.14 (116) d Powelltown 2.1 (13). Yea 13.17 (95) d Thornton-Eildon 1.2 (8). GembrookCockatoo 11.17 (83) d Yarra Junction 6.6 (42). Kinglake: Bye. ■ Ladder. 1. Yea, 191.76, 36. 2. Yarra Junction, 233.76, 34. 3. Yarra Glen, 159.10, 32. 4. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 140.15, 20. 5. Alexandra, 117.81, 24. 6. Seville, 175.00, 22. 7. Kinglake, 60.70, 20. 8. Powelltown, 37.90, 12. 9. ThorntonEildon, 14.27, 8.
NETBALL
■ A-Grade. Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Seville 44 d Powelltown 19. Yarra Glen 43 d Alexandra 34. Yea: Bye. Yarra Junction 69 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 35. Kinglake: Bye. ■ B-Grade. Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Seville 44 d Powelltown 18. Alexandra 57 d Yarra Glen 40. Yea 66 d Thornton-Eildon 15. Yarra Junction 45 d Gembrook-Cockatoo 32. Kinglake: Bye. ■ C-Grade. Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Seville 37 d Powelltown 20. Alexandra 27 d Yarra Glen 19. Yea 59 d Thornton-Eildon 2. Gembrook-Cockatoo 27 d Yarra Junction 20. Kinglake: Bye. ■ D-Grade. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Yarra Glen 27 d Alexandra 15. Gembrook-Cockatoo 35 d Yarra Junction . Yea: Bye. Powelltown 20 d Kinglake 14.
AFL YARRA RANGES DIVISION 1 SCOREBOARD SENIORS
■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Olinda-Ferny Creek 14.24 (108) d Belgrave 6.12 (48). Healesville 16.23 (119) d WarburtonMillgrove 6.8 (44). Wandin 8.18 (66) d Monbulk 6.5 (41). Mount Evelyn 15.13 (103) d Emerald 6.13 (49). Woori Yallock 16.14 (11) d UpweyTecoma 8.8 (56). ■ Ladder. 1. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 174.12, 32. 2. Woori Yallock, 150.8, 32. 3. Wandin, 133.84, 32. 4. Healesville, 127.50, 32. 5. UpweyTecoma, 137.70, 28. 6. Mount Evelyn, 110.25, 24. 7. Monbulk, 93.28, 20. 8. Emerald, 89.87, 12. 9. Warburton-Millgrove, 43.79, 4. 10. Belgrave, 44.44, 4.
RESERVES
■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Olinda-Ferny Creek 18.13 (121) d Belgrave 4.7 (31). Healesville 6.12 (48) d WarburtonMillgrove 7.6 z(48). Monbulk 6.8 (44) d Wandin 4.7 (31). Mount Evelyn 12.17 (89) d Emerald 4.7 (31). Upwey-Tecoma 13.10 (88) d Woori Yallock 2.6 (18). ■ Ladder. 1. Upwey-Tecoma, 241.81, 40. 2. Olinda-Ferny Creek, 250.32, 36. 3. Wandin, 148.80, 28. 4. Monbulk, 114.16, 28. 5. Mount Evelyn, 147.75, 24. 6. Emerald, 99.63, 24. 7. Warburton-Millgrove, 72.09, 14. 8. Belgrave, 65.47, 12. 9. Healesville, 44.57, 6. 10. Woori Yallock, 29.70, 4.
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■ Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Gembrook-Cockatoo 9.6 (60) d Alexandra 4.6 (30). Healesville 10.14 (74) d Warburton-Mill-grove 1.1 (7). Monbulk 7.11 (53) d Wandin 1.5 (11). Mount Evelyn 16.19 (115) d Emerald 1.2 (8). Woori Yallock 7.2 (44) d Upwey-Tecoma 2.10 (22).
AFL YARRA RANGES DIVISION 1 SCOREBOARD ■ Ladder. 1. Mount Evelyn, 320.57, 44. 2. Healesville, 216.54, 36. 3. Gembrook-Cockatoo, 247.49, 34. 4. Woori Yallock, 122.65, 28. 5. Monbulk, 99.78, 26. 6. Upwey-Tecoma, 130.89, 24. 7. Wandin, 60.60, 8. 8. Emerald, 42.08, 8. 9. Alexandra, 26.58, 8. 10. Watburton-Millgrove, 44.83, 4.
NETBALL
■ A-Grade Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Warbirton-Millgrove 45 d Healesville 34. Belgrave 56 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 41. Woori Yallock 61 d Upwey-Tecoma 34. Wandin 59 d Monbulk Hawks 29. Mount Evelyn 57 d Emerald 33. ■ B-Grade Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Healesville 40 d Warburton-Millgrove 30. Olinda-Ferny Creek 49 d Belgrave 33. Woori Yallock 39 d Upwey-Tecoma 27. Wandin 48 d Monbulk Hawks 30. Mount Evelyn 50 d Emerald 28. ■ C-Grade Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Warburton-Millgrove 24 d Healesville3 18. Belgrave 36 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 34. Woori Yallock 34 d Upwey-Tecoma 9. Wandin 36 d Monbulk Hawks 26. Mount Evelyn 22 d Emerald 15. ■ D-Grade Results. Round 11. Saturday, July 7. Healesville 20 d Warburton-Millgrove 18. Belgrave 24 d Olinda-Ferny Creek 19. Olinda Ferny Creek 2 22 d Woori Yallock 17. Wandin 11 d Monbulk Hawks 11. Emerald 24 d Mount Evelyn 22.
NORTHERN FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE SCOREBOARD DIVISION 1
■ Seniors Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 7. Macleod 13.10 (88) d Hurstbridge 8.9 (57). North Heidelberg 11.10 (76) d West PrestonLakeside 9.13 (67). Heidelberg 13.19 (97) d Montmorency 12.8 (80). Greensborough 16.15 (111) d Whittlesea 10.5 (65). Bundoora 21.17 (143) d Northcote Park 6.4 (40). ■ Ladder. 1. Macloed, 163.84, 40. 2. Greensborough, 123.68, 28. 3. West Preston-Lakeside, 148.62, 24. 4. Bundoora, 109.51, 24. 5. North Heidelberg, 98.50, 24. 6. Northcote Park, 94.80, 24. 7. Heidelberg, 8.53, 24. 8. Montmorency, 103.25, 20. 9. Hurstbridge, 76.73, 8. 10. Whittlesea, 49.19, 4. ■ Reserves Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 7. Hurstbridge 8.4 (52) d Macleod 7.9 (51). West Preston-Lakeside 9.9 (63) d North Heidelberg 6.7 (43). Montmorency 12.18 (90) d Heidelberg 1.4 (10). Whittlesea 9.14 (68) d Greensborough 6.6 (42). Bundoora 33.13 (121) d Northcote Park 3.0 (18). ■ Ladder. 1. West Preston-Lakeside, 157.17, 40. 2. Montmorency, 141.32, 32. 3. Whittlesea, 133.56, 28. 4. Heidelberg, 116.53, 28. 5. Greensborough, 136.04, 24. 6. Bundoora, 121.26, 24. 7. Hurstbridge, 87.07, 20. 8. North Heidelberg, 87.66, 12. 9. Macleod, 75.84, 12. 10. Northcote Park, 33.14, 0. ■ Under 19 Results. Round 12. Saturday, July 7. Macleod 6.16 (46) d Diamond Creek 5.7 (37). Eltham 10.14 (74) d West Preston-Lakeside 2.7 (19). St Mary’s 9.12 (66) d Montmorency 7.4 (46). Greensborough 8.12 (60) d Whittlesea 5.7 (37). Bundoora 11.18 (84) d Northcote Park 3.12 (30). ■ Ladder. 1. Macleod, 147.00, 36. 2. Eltham, 137.50, 32. 3. Montmorency, 125.00, 32. 4. St Mary’s, 127.54, 28. 5. Greensborough, 111.19, 24. 6. Northcote Park, 97.48, 24. 7. Bundoora, 122.79, 20. 8. Whittlesea, 90.62, 12. 9. Diamond Creek, 75.99, 12. 10. West Preston-Lakeside, 30.20, 4. ● All local sports clubs are invited to submit their reports and photos for publication in The Local Paper. Email: editor@LocalPaper.com.au by 9pm Sundays please