Resource library

You need to wear an appropriate mask in aged care homes to prevent the spread of germs including viruses that cause colds, flu and COVID-19. Learn how to put your P2 or N95 mask on and fit check in this short video.

This A4 resource explains the key things for partners in care to remember when visiting an aged care home during an outbreak.

This A3 poster can be used by aged care facilities during an outbreak. It explains the key things for partners in care to remember when visiting an aged care home during an outbreak.

This report outlines the key findings of the analysis of the food and dining experience surveys conducted by Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) with residents of residential aged care services across Australia.

Letter from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Janet Anderson PSM to all approved providers of residential aged care services on registered nurse cover and care minutes. 

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 resource outlines our vision to be a world-class regulator as we strengthen our capability, effectiveness and accountability.

Review of the Aged Care Quality Standards was a key recommendation of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety. The Commission is contributing to the review in our role as the national regulator of aged care services. This fact sheet provides further information about our Strengthened Quality Standards pilot project, commencing early 2023.

Any approved provider that holds at least one refundable deposit must meet the requirements of the 4 Prudential Standards. 

This information sheet explains the Records Standard.

Any approved provider that holds at least one refundable deposit must meet the requirements of the 4 Prudential Standards. 

This quick reference poster gives an overview of all 4 Prudential Standards.

This aged care financial reports calendar details due dates and auditing requirements for 2023 reports.

The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Janet Anderson, PSM, together with the Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health and Aged Care, Professor Paul Kelly issued a joint letter to aged care providers to provide advice in preparing a service for the upcoming Easter holiday period and the approaching winter season.

This webinar explored the early lessons and emerging trends since the extension of the Serious Incident Response Scheme (SIRS) to home services on 1 December 2022. The discussion focused on the importance of quality reporting and shared insights learned since 1 December 2022.
 

This fact sheet outlines changes that can be made to the texture of your food and drink to support you to eat and drink more safely and comfortably.

This fact sheet discusses swallowing problems, known as dysphagia. It outlines the types of support you may need if you have any swallowing difficulties.

This fact sheet provides an overview of texture modified food and drinks and the steps involved, including the correct preparation and considerations, to ensure the look, smell and taste best meets the need of residents.

This fact sheet provides an overview of a provider action plan and staff capability needed to ensure that people with swallowing difficulties, also known as dysphagia, have safe and enjoyable mealtimes in aged care. 

This fact sheet outlines the steps that aged care staff should take to:

• consult with residents
• assess the need for texture modified food and drink
• correctly prepare texture modified food and drink that looks, smells and tastes great.

This fact sheet provides an overview of how you can support people with swallowing difficulties, also known as dysphagia, to have safe and enjoyable mealtimes in aged care.

This includes recognising and responding to signs of swallowing difficulties, referring for assessment, implementing a mealtime support plan and consulting with the resident about all aspects of their food, drink and required support. 

This report provides a comprehensive picture gained through our 2022 Enriching life through care national roundtable series on the sector’s challenges and experiences in improving the aged care experience for consumers. It also reflects valuable feedback we heard from the sector on their experience of engaging with the Commission and how we are responding to the issues raised.