Balancing innovation with risk

This podcast is part of the Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program. To learn more about the program visit: Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program | Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission

 

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Digital technologies can support the delivery of quality aged care and enable growth and innovation.  However, there are financial, operational, strategic and, clinical risks to be considered. To be effective leaders we must learn to carefully balance innovation and risk to ensure that ensuring quality care remains the primary objective.

In this episode, Professor Sue Gordon, Professor of Health and Ageing, Flinders University and Research Director at the Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA), explores how leaders in aged care can foster a culture of risk proportionate innovation. We also discuss how research can be used to inform decision making and identify opportunities for innovation.