Jenny Summerton
Executive General Manager, Residential Care
HammondCare
As the Executive General Manager, Jenny is responsible for the Residential Care unit for HammondCare which specialises in caring for those living with dementia. Jenny brings to the role deep dementia care experience having most recently led the national team of specialist consultants at Dementia Support Australia. As a Registered Nurse holding a Bachelor of Applied Science, she has a deep understanding of relationship-focused clinical care.
Jenny’s experience with DSA as a dementia consultant, manager and strategic leader demonstrates a passionate dedication to support and engagement for people living with dementia and their caregivers.
SESSIONS
Day 1
10:00
Panel: Bringing the new quality standards to life in residential care
How can aged care providers translate the new Quality Standards into consistent, meaningful practice across governance, daily care, clinical oversight, IPC, and resident experience?
Gain insight into how providers can redesign systems, documentation, reporting, and workforce capability to consistently meet measurable outcomes and uphold older people’s rights.
Moderator: Deborah Karam, Chief Residential Officer, Catholic Healthcare
Jodi Havil, Head of Residential Aged Care, Southern Cross Care
Jenny Summerton, Executive General Manager, Residential Care, Hammondcare
Terese Gatt, Director of Nursing, Kurrajong Nursing Home
Maureen Kennedy, Head of Quality, Excellence and Governance, Infinite Care