Quality Standards Resource Centre

This resource outlines the framework for electronic prescribing, offering an alternative to paper prescriptions for healthcare providers and consumers. It explains the benefits of electronic prescriptions, such as reducing errors, improving efficiency, and supporting medication safety. The resource also covers technical and legislative requirements for implementing electronic prescriptions in various healthcare settings. 

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.

This resource outlines the Aged Care Clinical Information System (ACCIS) Standards version 1.0, which sets minimum software requirements for clinical information and electronic medication management systems in aged care. The standards support interoperability, data sharing, and improved care quality by enabling safe and efficient clinical decision-making and information exchange between care providers.

This resource outlines the Aged Care Clinical Information System (ACCIS) Standards, providing minimum software requirements for clinical information systems used in aged care. It supports interoperability, data sharing, and safe clinical decision-making. The standards aim to enhance care coordination, improve data accuracy, and ensure compliance with privacy and security protocols within residential aged care settings.

This resource provides an overview of electronic prescriptions, which offer a digital alternative to paper prescriptions. It explains how electronic prescriptions can be issued by healthcare providers and stored on digital devices for convenience. The resource also details the benefits of the Active Script List (ASL) for managing multiple prescriptions, enhancing efficiency and medicine safety.

This resource provides user guides, quick reference materials, and videos to support aged care providers in using the Government Provider Management System (GPMS). It covers essential tasks such as managing user details, financial reporting, and service information. The GPMS ensures accurate and efficient data management for regulatory compliance and operational oversight in 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.

This resource provides an overview of the Government Provider Management System (GPMS), designed to simplify access to and reporting of information by aged care providers to the government. It includes user guides, fact sheets, and troubleshooting support for managing organisational details, notifications, and financial reporting in compliance with aged care requirements. 

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.

This resource provides information about privacy rights in aged care, explaining how personal information is collected, used, and protected. It outlines privacy laws and principles governing the handling of personal data, including when information can be shared. The resource also links to privacy notices and policies for further details. 

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.

This resource outlines the privacy policy for handling personal information through My Aged Care services. It explains how personal data is collected, used, and shared, ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act 1988. The document provides details on consent, data protection measures, and rights to access or correct personal information.

This resource provides information on digital health tools available for residential aged care providers. It covers how these tools, including My Health Record, support care coordination, improve health outcomes, and enable secure information sharing between healthcare providers to enhance the quality of aged care services.

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.