The Observatory Topics

Topic One: Fundamental Care in Focus

Watch Professor Alison Kitson introduce the ILC and Fundamental Care and then Read, Engage and Reflect on its importance in your organisation.

Topic Two: The Fundamentals of Care Framework

Take a closer look at the Fundamentals of Care Framework and determine the areas you and your organisation Thrive and the areas where you continue to Strive.

Topic Three: Implementing Fundamental Care into Education

Explore practical strategies for integrating the Fundamentals of Care framework into  education to better prepare future nurses and health care workers for person-centred practice

Topic Four: Integrating Fundamental Care into Your Service Model

Establishing a strategic policy framework for Fundamental Care within your organisation provides clear direction for staff, promotes best practices, and helps align organisational resources and priorities.

Topic Five: How Fundamental Care Can Prevent or Support the Management of Delirium

Fundamental Care provides a comprehensive approach that aids in the prevention of or supports the management of delirium.

Topic Six: Aged Care - Strategies for Implementing and Sustaining Person-Centred Fundamental Care

This resource is designed for aged care managers and leaders to facilitate vital discussions focused on enhancing person-centred fundamental care.

Topic Seven: Elevating Oral Health: Person-Centred Fundamental Care

Addressing the neglect of oral health requires a strategic organisational
commitment to policy development and integration.

Topic Eight: How Relationships Improve Therapeutic Outcomes

This topic explores how compassionate, respectful and trusting provider–client relationships improve engagement, shared decision making, treatment adherence, mental health, and overall health outcomes. 

Topic Nine: Positive Approaches to a Person-Centred Fundamental Care Culture

Implementing person-centred fundamental care requires supportive leaders who can inspire, guide, and enable their teams. These leaders play a crucial role in fostering collaboration and promoting a culture of change within the organisation, making the implementation process smoother and more effective.

Topic Ten: Championing Person-Centred Fundamentals of Care Principles

This resource describes and reflects on the use of the Fundamentals of Care (FoC) Framework and is designed to foster interdisciplinary learning and reflection on nursing care.