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This example response supports the information providers need to consider when reporting unexpected death in the My Aged Care portal.

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SIRS notification example response Unexpected death PDF document written in white text over a teal background
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Any approved provider that holds at least one refundable deposit must meet the requirements of the 4 Prudential Standards. 

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This provider fact sheet explains investment management strategy, which is part of the Prudential Standards.

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This video explains what person-centred care means and how you can work with your provider to achieve it. 

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The poster and video will support you in understanding person-centred care.

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Poster with: What is person centered care? in white text on a blue background. There are four circles: pink(work with you and your representatives, grey (talk with you about your preferences), yellow (risk - support you to take risks), and sky blue with an aged person.
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This provider frequently asked questions responds to questions to the Commission about use of the psychotropic self-assessment tool in residential aged care services.

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Cover of Psychotropic self-assessment tool – frequently asked questions
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This provider fact sheet explains their responsibilities regarding the management of new consumers who require restrictive practices or have started them before entering the service.

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This fact sheet summarises observations by the Commission from engagements with residential aged care services that experienced a COVID-19 outbreak in 2021. It has been informed by our monitoring of more than 350 COVID-19 outbreaks at residential aged care services across several states, and our participation in more than 1,500 outbreak management meetings.

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What we learned from COVID-19 outbreaks in 2021 – fact sheet
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On Monday 20 December 2021, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to providers inviting them to register their interest with the new Governing for Reform in Aged Care program.

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This guidance provides information for providers on the problem solving model supports the key elements of an effective incident management system.

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This guidance gives providers practical tips when making reports about serious incidents through the My Aged Care Provider Portal.

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Cover of Reporting serious incidents Using a problem solving approach to enhance effective incident management
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Associate Professor Juanita Breen's presentation on her review of medication-related complaints received by the Commission in 2019-20.

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Introduction slide of Medication-related complaints in residential aged care, elderly lady in wheel chair being pushed by a younger lady
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This video explains the Charter of Aged Care Rights to consumers.

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On Wednesday 1 December 2021, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to residential approved providers on advanced planning and preparation for emergency events.

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RB 2021-15 This Regulatory Bulletin outlines the requirements for providers to have continuous improvement systems and processes that assess, monitor, and improve the quality and safety of care and services.

For more information, visit the Regulatory Bulletin page

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First page - RB 2021-15: Plan for continuous improvement requirements
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The Commission has developed a package of resources to help consumers understand the new restrictive practices requirements.

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Poster with: What are restrictive practices? in white text on a blue background. There are five circles: pink, grey. dark green, green and yellow with icons
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This presentation is an educational tool is part of the Commission’s resource bundle to improve antibiotic use for urinary tract infections in aged care services.

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This guide is for facilitators to deliver case-based learning to improve antibiotic use for urinary tract infections in aged care services.

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This flyer is part of the Commission’s resource bundle to improve antibiotic use for urinary tract infections in aged care services.

Arabic - تغمس أم ال؟  (PDF  262.89 KB)
Hindi - To Dip or Not to Dip?  (PDF  236.96 KB)
Spanish - Sumergir o no sumergir  (PDF  208.59 KB)
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This audit tool is part of the Commission’s resource bundle to improve antibiotic use for urinary tract infections in aged care services.

To Dip or Not to Dip audit tool  (PDF  424.01 KB)
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To Dip or Not To Dip audit tool two tables with multiple rows and columns