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12 May 2023
Fact sheet,

The resources on this page provide information on supporting partnerships in care. It will assist aged care providers work with partners in care and establish new partnerships.

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11 April 2023
Tool,
Guides,

The Commission's goal planning document is a support tool for providers to plan to improve food, dining, nutrition and consumer choice.

 

Goal planning document with an orange header and two tables with four columns and three rows

7 March 2023
Fact sheet,

This fact sheet outlines what you and your care team can do to make your dining experience enjoyable.

The dining experience includes the food and drinks provided, the service you receive and the atmosphere. A good dining experience improves your wellbeing and increases your quality of life.

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25 January 2023
Fact sheet,

This food and dining preference sheet is to be completed by aged care residents, with assistance from staff, family, carer, or allied health, where required or requested.

 

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24 January 2023
Video,

A new educational video for service providers has been produced providing information about open disclosure for aged care providers. The resource is a collaboration between the Commission and online training services provider, Altura Learning.

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23 January 2023
Report,

Low-value urine dipstick testing practice in aged care is a common, yet modifiable, driver of antibiotic overuse for conditions such as asymptomatic bacteriuria.

The Commission undertook a project to evaluate the feasibility and useability of To Dip Or Not To Dip (TDONTD) in Australian aged care services.

 

First page segment of the To Dip or Not to Dip project summary

19 January 2023
Regulatory Bulletins,

This Regulatory Bulletin provides information on the information that the Commission publishes on aged care providers’ performance in relation to their responsibilities as providers. The Commission also publishes information on the Commission’s website and My Aged Care about outcomes of regulatory decisions, including the Service Compliance Rating for Star Ratings.

 

 

First page of RB 2023-18 – Publication of provider performance information

17 January 2023
Regulatory Bulletins,

RB 2021-15 This Regulatory Bulletin outlines the requirements for providers to have continuous improvement systems and processes that assess, monitor, and improve the quality and safety of care and services.

For more information, visit the Regulatory Bulletin page

First page - RB 2021-15: Plan for continuous improvement requirements

14 October 2022
Letters,

On Wednesday 31 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to consumers regarding the national aged care reforms. 

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14 September 2022
Letters,

On Wednesday 31 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to approved providers regarding the national aged care reforms. 

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31 August 2022
Letters,

On Friday 26 August, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commissioner, Ms Janet Anderson, PSM, sent a letter to approved providers regarding the SCHADS Award.

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29 August 2022
Poster,

This poster is a guide for aged care staff about how to get the dining experience right for residents.

 

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29 August 2022
Fact sheet,

This fact sheet outlines how residential aged care staff, including cooks, chefs, food service staff and care staff, can create an enjoyable dining experience to support residents to take pleasure in, and consume, their meals.

 

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29 August 2022
Fact sheet,

This fact sheet outlines how providers can create an enjoyable dining experience for residents in aged care to support their consumption of meals, reduce risks of malnutrition and dehydration, and to meet the Aged Care Quality Standards.

 

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29 August 2022
Poster,

This poster for aged care staff sets out the 8 facts you need to know about the residents you support to:

  • ensure residents receive nutritious and appealing meals they can eat
  • notice early warning signs of decreased appetite and/or weight loss
  • act early to prevent malnutrition.

 

Image of 8 facts about each resident fact sheet

29 August 2022
Poster,

This poster is a guide for aged care staff about get to know residents so you can support them to have meaningful meal time experiences.

 

Image of Know, support, act poster

29 August 2022
Fact sheet,

This fact sheet for residential aged care providers provides a list of tips to ensure residents in aged care services enjoy their mealtime experience.

 

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29 August 2022
Poster,

This poster is a guide for aged care residents about what you should expect from your provider and dining team for an enjoyable meal and dining experience.

 

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