DIVERSITY: RESEARCHERS AND NURSE EDUCATORS COLLABORATE

Area of Science:

• Gerontology
• Healthcare Management
• Inter-professional Education

Background:

• Community aged care services require culturally competent staff to meet diverse client needs.
• Existing training programs may not adequately address the complexities of diversity in aged care.
• Inter-professional collaboration is crucial for developing effective workforce training solutions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To design and develop a comprehensive diversity training workshop for community aged care staff.
• To foster understanding and skills in managing diverse client populations within aged care settings.
• To improve the quality of care provided by addressing cultural and individual differences.

Main Methods:

• Collaborative design involving the RDNS Education and Learning Centre and RDNS Institute.
• Development of a tailored workshop curriculum focusing on diversity and inclusion principles.
• Needs assessment and feedback mechanisms incorporated into the workshop design process.

Main Results:

• Successful design and development of a specialized diversity training workshop.
• Establishment of a collaborative framework between educational and service delivery entities.
• Foundation laid for delivering targeted professional development to aged care workers.

Conclusions:

• Inter-professional collaboration can effectively produce targeted training solutions for aged care.
• The developed workshop provides a valuable resource for enhancing diversity competence in community aged care.
• Further implementation and evaluation of the workshop are recommended to assess its impact on practice.