Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards

Standard 1:

The Person

• This session will assist you to meet the requirements for care quality by valuing each person's priorities and embracing diversity to better connect with their unique background and experiences.

• Gain ideas and participate in how to achieve these requirements.

Standard 2:

The Organisation

• This session includes the requirements of when to use data and experiences for continuous improvement, involve people in decision-making, support worker skills, plan for emergencies and staff shortages, and understand the impact of board investments.

• Reflect on what you need to remember about this standard.

Standard 3:

The Care and Services

• This session will focus on the requirements for delivery of safe, effective, and person-centred care and services, including the importance of reablement, optimising function, timely plan reviews, and aligning care with the person’s needs and preferences.

• Participate in discussion on what this looks like in practice.

Standard 4:

The Environment

• This session covers the requirements to recognise environmental risks and create a safe and supportive physical environment.

• Participate in exploring a case study on how various position and role responsibilities can help achieve these requirements.

Standard 5:

Clinical Care

• This session covers the systems requirements and processes essential for delivering safe clinical care. This includes managing high-prevalent clinical risks and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

• Practice putting these requirements into action and gain valuable feedback and tips for implementation.

Standard 6:

Food and Nutrition

Residential Aged Care Requirement only

• This session covers the requirements for allowing people to choose what, when, where, and how they eat and drink, ensuring meals meet their needs and preferences while creating safe and supportive dining environments.

Note: Requirements are not mandatory but are beneficial to Home Care Services who provide food and nutrition support.

Standard 7:

The Residential Community

Residential Aged Care Requirement only

• Learn the requirements and tips on how to foster an inclusive, supportive and engaging residential community.