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New Aged Care Indicators Aim to Reduce 250,000 Hospitalizations

9/24/2025

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Monash University and the NSW Therapeutic Advisory Group developed 28 MEGA-MAC indicators for Australian aged care.
They promote safe use and align with updated Aged Care Quality Standards, effective November 1.
The indicators support assessment of clinical governance and medication-review processes.
A 72-expert team produced deprescribing guidelines to reduce about 250,000 annual hospitalizations among those 65 and older.

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Story summary

Monash University and the NSW Therapeutic Advisory Group developed 28 MEGA-MAC indicators for Australian aged care.
They promote safe use and align with updated Aged Care Quality Standards, effective November 1.
The indicators support assessment of clinical governance and medication-review processes.
A 72-expert team produced deprescribing guidelines to reduce about 250,000 annual hospitalizations among those 65 and older.