The Quality Standards Resource Centre helps extend understanding of the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, which took effect from 1 November 2025. You can search for resources by using keywords, or filtering by standard, outcome and audience. Before using the Resource Centre, please read the terms of use.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) cleaning and disinfection for health and residential aged care homes
This resource provides cleaning and disinfection guidance for health and residential aged care homes to reduce the transmission of COVID-19. It outlines cleaning protocols, frequency, and the use of appropriate disinfectants, ensuring safety for staff and residents. The document also covers procedures for cleaning after suspected or confirmed COVID-19 cases.
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.
National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines
This guide provides guidance on different systems and tools that can be used in residential aged care and community settings. It includes topics such as clinical handover and continuity of care (medication management), information technology systems, My Aged Care, quality improvement, and more. This resource complements Part A: Common clinical conditions in aged care and Part B: General approaches to aged care of the RACGP aged care clinical guide (Silver Book).
