National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program)

National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program)

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This resource provides information on the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program). The program gathers data on 11 quality indicators from residential aged care services to enhance care standards and outcomes for residents. It includes resources, quick guides, consultation papers, and surveys for improving quality indicators in both residential and in-home aged care services. 

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.

Author
Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
External Link
https://www.health.gov.au/our-work/qi-program
Standard
5: Clinical Care
2: The Organisation
Outcomes
2.2a: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support aged care workers to deliver quality care
2.2b: Quality, safety and inclusion culture to support individuals
2.3: Accountability, quality system and policies and procedures
5.1: Clinical governance
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program (QI Program)

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