Keeping residents safe this summer
This resource offers guidance to aged care providers on keeping older people safe during summer. It includes strategies for managing heat exposure, hydration, and sun protection. It helps providers monitor vulnerable people, recognise signs of overheating, and implement preventative measures to ensure safety during hot weather.
This resource may refer to information that will be updated from 1 November 2025 to align with the new Aged Care Act and Quality Standards.
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2: The Organisation
4: The Environment
Outcomes
2.10: Emergency and disaster management
4.1a: Environment – services delivered in the individual’s home
4.1b: Environment – services delivered other than in the individual’s home
