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QI Program quick reference guide – Unplanned weight loss

QI Program quick reference guide – Unplanned weight loss

Guidance,
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This resource provides a quick reference guide for approved aged care providers on collecting and reporting data related to unplanned weight loss as part of the National Aged Care Mandatory Quality Indicator Program. It outlines reporting requirements for significant and consecutive unplanned weight loss and offers guidance on how to track and submit data quarterly. 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/resources/publications/qi-program-quick-reference-guide-unplanned-weight-loss?language=en
Key Theme
Food and nutrition
Clinical safety
Standard
6: Food and Nutrition
5: Clinical Care
Outcomes
6.2: Assessment of nutritional needs and preferences
5.5: Safety of clinical care services
QI Program quick reference guide – Unplanned weight loss

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