Unicare delivers assistive technology solutions for Aegis Murdoch, prioritising resident mobility, comfort, and care
Aegis Murdoch
16 Fiona Wood Road, Murdoch
Western Australia 6150
Aegis Murdoch, a shining example of modern aged care design, sits at the heart of the progressive Murdoch Health and Knowledge Precinct.
As Australia's leading assistive technology provider and a key partner to major aged care groups, we were glad to be a part of this project, lending our expertise to establish a resident-centric environment.
Comprehensive Care Services
Aegis Murdoch offers comprehensive care services, including permanent, transitional, and respite care in a modern and comfortable setting. The residence features seven floors of accommodation, with 26 private rooms on each level. Each room has a private ensuite and access to a balcony, allowing residents to take advantage of expansive views. Learn more
The residence also includes a range of amenities, such as an in-house cinema, gym, beauty salon, day spa, library, men's shed, café, alfresco courtyard areas, private dining room, and lounge areas where visitors can mingle with their loved ones in a relaxed and social setting.
Assistive Technology Solutions
Unicare's projects and clinical teams worked closely with Aegis Murdoch's management, clinical, and workplace health & safety teams to carefully select and integrate assistive technology solutions that prioritize resident mobility, safety, and daily function. Some key solutions include:
- Ceiling Hoists
The Luna overhead ceiling hoist system offers a versatile and innovative solution for safe resident transfers in healthcare settings. This sophisticated lifter seamlessly combines fixed and portable functionality, allowing for effortless conversion between modes by simply detaching and reattaching the unit to the track. Its unique design provides unparalleled flexibility, with portable trolleys enabling easy room-to-room transport.
The Luna's compact and elegant Scandinavian design make it an ideal choice for modern healthcare environments, seamlessly blending form with function.
A single-track hoist system was discreetly installed into the ceiling of every room, facilitating smooth resident transfers in and out of bed. Despite its lightweight construction, the Luna boasts a robust safe working load of 200kg, ensuring reliable performance for a wide range of resident transfer needs.
- Bathroom Safety
Each resident's room features a spacious ensuite, with shower chairs and JUVOcare shower commodes chosen to assist with residents' showering and toileting needs when required.
These durable commodes are manufactured using 304-grade stainless steel and guarantee a long lifespan, even in the most demanding healthcare settings. They are also highly adaptable, allowing for easy customization to suit each resident's unique needs.
- Mobility
To cater to the diverse mobility needs of residents, a range of wheelchairs were carefully selected.
The Aura wheelchair, with its lightweight design and versatility, was chosen to provide residents with mobility and independence. For example, its ability to fit under tables allows residents to dine, socialize, and fully engage in their daily activities.
Relax tilt and recline wheelchairs were introduced for residents who require pressure relief and positioning support. These chairs enable residents to participate in community activities, socialize, and gather in shared spaces. Residents can engage in meaningful interactions and maintain a good quality of life by fostering a sense of community and belonging.
- Ongoing Equipment Support and Maintenance
This project was delivered with the capacity for future ongoing equipment support and maintenance to be managed by Unicare's cloud-based asset management software, Unitrax. This system allows staff to report any equipment issues by scanning a unique QR code, informing the support department about what equipment requires attention, its location, its service history, and other valuable information. Unitrax also enables care staff to access important analytics, upload photos and videos, and view user manuals to troubleshoot equipment problems.
Thank you
We are delighted to have been given the opportunity to partner with Aegis Murdoch on this project. Our passion and commitment to offering assistive technology solutions that improve the lives of residents and carers via ease of use, safety, and innovation is at the heart of what we do. We unicare about making a difference in the way next-generation aged care is offered across Australia, one project at a time. Thank you again, Aegis Murdoch, for the opportunity to be a part of this wonderful initiative.