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With the Royal Commissions into Aged Care and Disability revealing instances of abuse and neglect, it is essential that organisations have comprehensive policies surrounding preventing and responding to abuse.

To supplement the Aged Care Quality Standards, a number of aged care peak bodies have released detailed guidelines, standards or tools to help providers better service the needs of specific consumer groups.

Clearer requirements are now in force for use of restraint by aged care providers.

All Commonwealth subsidised residential aged care services are now required to submit data in accordance with the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program.

It is important that no matter the working environment, your organisation is prepared for when violent or aggressive incidents occur.

Implementing strong communication processes with visiting health practitioners is essential for ensuring consistency of care in your RACF.

Here are some key details to help you prepare for an unannounced assessment contact.

At its core, effective clinical governance fosters a culture in which healthcare professionals of all levels routinely question: ‘Am I doing it right? How can I do better?’.