Behaviour support plans – fact sheet

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From 1 September 2021, under amendments to the Aged Care Act 1997 and the Quality of Care Principles 2014, residential aged care providers are required to have a behaviour support plan in place for each consumer who requires, or may require, the use of restrictive practices as part of their care.

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Fact sheet,
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Minimising the use of restrictive practices
Cover of Behaviour support plans fact sheet with an elderly lady with pearls talking to a younger lady
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Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, water and community. We pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.