In this regulatory bulletin, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (Commission) discusses the workforce-related responsibilities of approved providers, including the additional responsibilities for 24/7 registered nurse coverage and care minutes that are being introduced from 1 July and 1 October 2023 respectively for approved providers of residential aged care. The bulletin explains how the Commission will regulate these responsibilities.
This bulletin refers to the Aged Care Amendment (Implementing Care Reform) Act 2022, the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Registered Nurses) Principles 2023, the Aged Care Act 1997, and the Aged Care Quality Standards.