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New Standards Set to Transform Aged Care in New Zealand

9/11/2025

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Story summary

Third Age Health (TAH) is creating the 'Residential Care Medical Service Provider Standard' to improve healthcare for older New Zealanders.
The standards aim to fill gaps in current aged care practices and provide a consistent framework.
TAH CEO Tony Wai stresses the need for better general practice in aged residential care.
Dr. Jackie Broadbent points out the absence of specific service standards for general practice in these settings.
The Aged Care Association supports these standards and TAH seeks endorsement from Primary Health Organisations for wider adoption.

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Story summary

Third Age Health (TAH) is creating the 'Residential Care Medical Service Provider Standard' to improve healthcare for older New Zealanders.
The standards aim to fill gaps in current aged care practices and provide a consistent framework.
TAH CEO Tony Wai stresses the need for better general practice in aged residential care.
Dr. Jackie Broadbent points out the absence of specific service standards for general practice in these settings.
The Aged Care Association supports these standards and TAH seeks endorsement from Primary Health Organisations for wider adoption.