The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical documentation is rapidly redefining care delivery within aged care homes. This abstract presents an evidence-based overview of deploying an AI-powered tool to review clinical notes and summarise key clinical events, driving substantial efficiencies for the clinical leadership team.

AI-driven summarisation leverages advanced natural language processing to extract, condense, and present essential clinical details from extensive health records and daily care notes. The result is an organised, chronological summary that enables leadership to quickly grasp resident status, recent interventions, and potential issues requiring follow-up. Practical benefits include the reduction of manual notes review time by up to 80% and improved accuracy in clinical information transfer, supporting timely, data-informed decision-making and continuity of care.

In an aged care context, where clinical leadership teams are often stretched across multiple responsibilities, this technology automates indirect but critical tasks, such as preparing management reports, identifying residents at risk, and ensuring regulatory compliance, freeing clinical leaders to engage in more proactive, resident-centric interventions. AI can highlight early warning signs, suggest targeted follow-ups, and reinforce documentation standards, reducing errors and supporting a continuous quality improvement cycle.

Implementation case studies demonstrate measurable impact: homes adopting AI-assisted clinical note review report significant reductions in administrative burden and faster identification of acute changes in health status, translating to earlier interventions and improved resident outcomes. Furthermore, integration with existing electronic health record systems ensures seamless data flow and accessibility without disrupting established workflows.

Ultimately, the adoption of AI for clinical note summarisation not only boosts operational efficiency but also empowers the clinical leadership team to focus on strategic clinical governance and high-quality, personalised care. The presentation will outline current evidence, present practical implementation strategies, and share insights from lived aged care experience, offering attendees the blueprint for leveraging AI to transform leadership roles and resident outcomes in their homes.